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Saving Milk

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Count on Me NC

NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …

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How to Make Fermented Pickles

Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …

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Homemade Whipped Cream

Don’t buy store-bought, when you can make your own with three simple ingredients! Try making fresh whipped cream today! You …

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Cleaning and Disinfecting

A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

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This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …

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FDA Food Processing Facility Registration

Fact sheet covering the Food & Drug Association’s (FDA) requirements for food facilities to register …

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Food Labeling: FDA Exemptions for Small Business

This factsheet explains the nutrition labeling requirements small businesses are exempt from.

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Meeting the Press: An Agent's Guide to Media Relations

This factsheet provides guidance to Extension agents on best practices when dealing with media like …

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Cool Hot Foods

Instructions for safely handling cooled hot foods.

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