Food Safety & Processing

The Food Safety and Processing program is essential for protecting public health and supporting our local food entrepreneurs. We offer specialized training, technical assistance, and certification programs for home-based food businesses, commercial processors, and food handlers. Our goal is to ensure that all food produced, handled, and sold in our county meets the highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

An undergraduate student  works in the Robert H. Feldmeier Dairy Processing Lab.

News

Tags: food safety, Food Safety & Processing, home food preservation, Processing and Packaging, Safe Plates, Safe Plates for Food Manager
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Shaker of Salt

Published - February 20, 2026

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Just a Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Published - February 19, 2026

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Shop Smarter

Published - February 18, 2026

Woman wearing gloves arranges condiments on table while man speaks at podium
Healthy Home Cooking Club

Published - February 11, 2026

Canning Class with NC State Cooperative Extension — Mon March 9 10 am
Canning Class at Leland Library

Published - February 6, 2026

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Soup-er Bowl Trivia

Published - February 4, 2026

Whole wheat pasta with vegetables
The Mediterranean Diet

Published - January 28, 2026