Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
The Cherokee County Center Local Foods contact is Keith Wood.
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FFA Club Garden
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County is helping the Murphy Middle School FFA club start a market garden to be …
Overview of Changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide growers with an overview of the recent changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP …
North Carolina Produce Safety Professionals Conference
The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force hosted the NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference on March 14, 2018 from 8:00 …
2018 Water Analysis Cost Share Program for Farmers
Growers who test their water supply as part of a pre- and post- food safety program may apply for …
2018 Good Agricultural Practices Certification Assistance Program
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has developed the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Assistance …
Participate in the Upcoming Produce Safety Alliance's Water Summit
Why is this meeting relevant to the Produce Industry? Water used during the production of fruits and vegetables represents a …
FSMA for Small Farms: Six Steps to Safe Food and Legal Sales Workshop in Alexander County
The FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) for Small Farms workshop will cover 6 Food Safety Practices essential for maintaining …
Scholarships Available From the Rural Food Center to Attend PSA Grower Trainings
The Rural Center through the Rural Food Business Assistance Project is offering scholarships for current and aspiring entrepreneurs that are …
FDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Collaboration With States and Ensure Farmers Are Prepared for FSMA
Constituent Update September 12, 2017 FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., today outlined a number of immediate next steps in a comprehensive …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
2017-18 Dates for PSA Grower Trainings in North Carolina
2017 and early 2018 Produce Safety Alliance Grower trainings will be offered in North Carolina in the following locations: Date Title Location Contact: 8/8/17 Cancelled PSA …
Food Preservation Workshop
Canning High and Low Acid Foods April 11, 2017 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. Community Services Building 25 Riverside Circle Hayesville, NC It may not be …
Home Value-Added Food Processing & Farmers Market Training
A program will be held at the Clay County Extension Office on Friday, March 24, 9:00-1:00 to address issues …
Vegetable Chapter, Extension Gardener Handbook, Now Available on-Line
Vegetable Gardening, Chapter 16 of the Extension Gardener Handbook Now available for free on line Everything you need to know to grow vegetables …
Building Healthy Soil in Vegetable Gardens: Cover Crops Have Got It Covered.
An in depth look at how to effectively use cover crops in vegetable gardens, this 19 page document by …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
Community Gardening Handbook $10 Plus Shipping
Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook by Don Boekelheide & Lucy Bradley Now available …
The Worst Thing You Could Do to Grapes in This Unseasonable Warm Winter Weather . . .
According to NC State Extension Specialist, Dr. Sara Spayd, “I know this beautiful weather is tempting, but please DO NOT …
Extension Beginnning Farmer Webinars Offered Through Michigan State University
A series of Beginning Farmer webinars will be offered at the Mountain Folk Center from 7-9 p.m. in Murphy, …