Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Food Safety & Processing
Post Harvest Workshop at Cunningham Research Station on July 13, 2017
Successful Strategies for the Produce Farm: Winning the Food Safety Race with proper Postharvest handling Do you have questions about… … …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
Preservation Workshop
There will be a Home Food Preservation Workshop at the Cooperative Extension Office, 1791 Hwy. 11/55, Kinston on Friday, …
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Hydrocooling
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Proper Postharvest Cooling and Handling Methods
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