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Moldy loaf of bread, dirt, germs, mildew and mess

Moldy Foods: USE or PITCH

There are two kinds of people—those who throw food away with the first sign of mold and those who …

Food leftovers packaged in boxes inside a home fridge with dates written on.

Got Leftover Questions?

Practicing basic food safety can help us serve and enjoy safe food. These are the four basic food safety …

Thermometer in front of open fridge / refrigerator filled with food in kitchen

Using a Food Thermometer

If you read this column often, you know that I frequently recommend (I didn’t say preach about) the need …

photo of the Harvest Healthy Habits billboard

Harvest Healthy Habits Billboards

Have you seen our Harvest Healthy Habits billboards? They’re on both sides of Route 17 near Bolivia. The billboards are …

Three different flavor sports drinks.

Do You Need a Sports Drink?

The Family and Consumer Science team from N.C. Cooperative Extension here in Brunswick County, along with our Extension Master Food …

Angie Lawrence speaking at a workshop for SCAPNC in-service training

SCAPNC Workshop

Angie Lawrence, our dedicated Brunswick County EFNEP nutrition educator, led a dynamic opening workshop for the SCAPNC in-service training …

Subject: Horizontal view of three wooden shelves holding a variety of canned vegetables and fruits, lined up in rows of glass jars. Food staples canned include sauces, tomatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, sauerkraut, dill pickles, red beets, peaches, grape jelly, and tomato and corn soup.

Preserving Food

If preserving food is in your plans for this summer, I encourage you to make sure you have the most …

An ear of corn isolated on a white background

Corn-on-the-Cob

Don’t you love this time of year when we can get local fresh corn-on-the-cob? Yum. I just stopped by a …

salmon burger patties being cooked in a skillet on a stove. Extension Master Food Volunteer is checking the temperature of the patties with a thermometer.

Med Instead of Meds

I’ve recently written about how nutrition can affect our long-term cognitive brain health. One of the recommended patterns of eating …

Chalk hand drawn brain with assorted food, food for brain health and good memory: fresh salmon fish, green vegetables, nuts, berries on black background. Foods to boost brain power, top view

Nutrition and Your Brain

I think we’re all concerned about protecting our brains from possible cognitive issues, stroke, dementia or Parkinson’s. A healthy …

Hot dog with ketchup and yellow mustard.

Today Is National Hot Dog Day!

What better way to celebrate than by safely preparing and cooking delicious hot dogs! If they are not cooked and …

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Got a Cast Iron Skillet?

A friend of mine was downsizing and I “inherited” an old cast iron skillet. This one hadn’t really been used …

Recent Publications related to Food Safety & Processing

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Designing a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan for Shell Eggs

With the addition of new regulatory requirements and continually emerging pathogens, developing and designing a …

3 days ago

Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance

This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …

3 days ago

I Want to Sell Food in a Retail Market...Now What?

This factsheet describes the regulatory requirements that must be met when starting a new food …

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Let’s Talk About Genetic Engineering: A Guide to Understanding Genetic Engineering and its Applications in Food, Agriculture, and the Environment

This publication explains genetic engineering and its use in food, agriculture, and the environment. It …

8/6/24

Listeria

This factsheet provides an overview of Listeria and includes guidance on the prevention of foodborne …

7/24/24
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

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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 …

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