
Updates for USDA Harmonized GAP and Harmonized GAP Plus Audits
Harmonized GAP Standards and Checklists On February 16, 2021, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced updates to the audit standards and checklists …
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Harmonized GAP Standards and Checklists On February 16, 2021, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced updates to the audit standards and checklists …
As winter weather makes its way to North Carolina, keep food safety in mind with these tips to prepare …
Because we know how important it is to stay up to date with food safety practices and learn about …
NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF) Update January 2021 NCFPSTF Website The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF), founded in …
Struggling with cleaning and sanitizing practices? You’re not alone. You asked, we listened, and now we have a few follow-up …
About the Training This is a two-day training course for growers on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum that …
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
The 2020 Produce Safety Professionals Conference: Sanitation in the New Normal is now available for viewing. You can find …
The NC State University Produce Safety Team has created training videos in English and Spanish to help farmworkers better …
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
The FDA has released a Spanish translation of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. You can access it here: Produce Safety Rule …
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for …
North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
This Q&A factsheets answers several questions about the preconditioning process in food and feed extrusion.
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
This advisory index is designed to help growers anticipate peanut response to reduced tillage as …
This publication describes fertilizer management strategies for optimum potato yields and to prevent problems (such …
This publication provides information to help produce growers understand the variety of insurance coverage or …
This publication provides introductory information about growing and wild-harvesting medicinal herbs in North Carolina. The …