Qualified Facility Attestation Form Due Soon
If you qualify for an exemption under the qualified facility definition, the attestation form must be submitted to the …
Food Safety & Processing
NC State Featured in Neogen's Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report
Marissa Herchler, Area Specialized Agent for animal food safety, joins Adam Fahrenholz, assistant professor, to discuss mycotoxins in relation …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
Small Loans for Equipment Upgrades From USDA's FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
USDA FSA FSFL program is another option with low-interest loans. The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) provides low-interest financing …
Preparing for Disaster: Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency and Suspension of Vehicle Regulations
Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 100 in preparation for potential severe weather associated with Hurricane Dorian. . …
Compliance Date for Preventive Controls for Animal Food Approaching
The final compliance date for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule, part of the Food Safety Modernization …
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference The NC Produce Safety Task Force invites you to join us at this years …
15th Annual Commissioner's Food Safety Forum
The 15th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Wednesday, August 28, 2019 NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh, NC 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; …
Keeping Up: Herchler Addresses AAFCO Food Safety Modernization Conversation Workshop
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) held a Food Safety Modernization Conversation Workshop before their 2019 annual …
Keeping Up: Feed Mill Faculty Attend CFIA Annual Meeting
NC State Extension had a strong presence at the 2019 Carolina Feed Industry Association (CFIA) annual meeting in North …
Impact of African Swine Fever on Feed Manufacturing Facilities
African Swine Fever (ASF) has been a major topic of conversation in the last few months, as outbreaks have …
Now Available - New FDA Guidance for Small Business Size
The Food and Drug Administration has released a new guidance document for determining the number of employees for purposes …
PCQI Course Registration Open
Registration for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food course is now open. We have 25 seats in the course. Please see the course information for directions …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
A Work in Progress: Streamlining Feed Mill Studies
As part of a blended learning grant project for Feed Manufacturing Technology, DELTA teamed up with Marissa Herchler and Adam …
Now Available - Feed Mill Virtual Tour
We know it can be hard to get to us, so we’ve been working on a virtual feed mill …
Making Feed A-Z
Want to know how ingredients become animal food? We’ve added video content to show you how it all comes …
FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
Register Now for Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
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