Food Safety & Processing
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County Extension Programs
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- Fight BAC! - Partnership for Food Safety Education
- Home Canning Web Site
- National Center for Home Food Preservation
- NCDA Kidsworld
- PRESTO Canning Site
Information Portals
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Entrepreneur Initiative for Food
- Food Safety Courses
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Programs Extension Programs
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
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Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Food Safety & Processing
Ideas for "No-Cook" Food Bags
In preparation for an emergency, keep the following food items that do not need refrigeration …
Foods That Require No Cooking
This publication covers a variety of foods that can be prepared even if there is …
Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit
This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
Soil Fertility Management for Irish Potato Production in Eastern North Carolina
This publication describes fertilizer management strategies for optimum potato yields and to prevent problems (such …
Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …
Maximizing Your SmartFresh℠ Investments
SmartFresh℠ (1-methylcyclopropene, MCP) is a relatively new tool for postharvest management of apples. In 2002, …
North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
Suggested Good Agricultural and Collection Practices for North Carolina Medicinal Herbs
This publication provides introductory information about growing and wild-harvesting medicinal herbs in North Carolina. The …