NC Fresh Produce Safety | NC State Extension

Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry

Published - April 10, 2026 Read

Red and green apples on white roller conveyor belt

Food safety training for packing house managers and supervisors

Published - July 16, 2025 Read

Field of squash plants with tractor and worker loading white boxes under cloudy sky

Attend a Produce Safety Alliance Training in NC

Published - November 30, 2021 Read

News From NC Fresh Produce Safety

Conference room with attendees seated at round tables listening to a presenter at front

Join Us for the 2025 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference!

Published - October 16, 2025

Sprinkler head on metal riser beside rows of strawberry plants in a field

Implementing the Final Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule Workshops

Published - March 27, 2025

Tractor spraying mist over orchard rows under cloudy sky

Ensuring Water Is of Sanitary Quality for Pesticide Applications After Hurricane Helene

Published - October 11, 2024

Tomato plants on stakes with green and red fruit in a flooded, plastic-mulched row

Assessing Damage in Produce Crops During Times of Excessive Rainfall

Published - September 26, 2024

Man pours liquid from pitcher into tall clear measuring cylinder while others watch

Produce Safety Field Day

Published - September 12, 2024

Red apples being washed on a conveyor belt under spraying water

Managing Water Used at Harvest and Post Harvest in Produce Farms Workshops

Published - May 10, 2024

Crates of red and yellow tomatoes labeled "Vine Ripened TOMATOES"

Food Safety Update for Western NC- May 16, 2024

Published - April 29, 2024

Understanding Greenhouse and CEA Production Systems (For Food Safety Professionals)

Published - October 12, 2023

All News From NC Fresh Produce Safety

Upcoming Events

Apr 21

Food safety training for packing house managers and workers- Part 1 Tuesday | Apr 21 | 9:30 AM — 2:00 PM

Apr 28

Food safety update Tuesday | Apr 28 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA

Apr 30

Food Safety Training for Packing house managers and workers Thursday | Apr 30 | 9:30 AM — 3:00 PM Mountain horn

May 05

Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry Tuesday | May 05 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM 6208 Holly Shelter Road Castle Hayne, NC 28429

View All Events

News From NC State Extension

Two cans of food photographed from above showing expiration dates printed on the tops.

Learning Labels, Stretching Budgets

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health

Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

a close-up of a strawberry plant with various ripen strawberry fruit

2026 Strawberry IPM Guide is now available!

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information

Small group of men and women surrounding a table with a tray of bright yellow juhua flowers

Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics

Risk Management Peanut Grower Magazine Peanut Notes No. 52 2026

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Peanut

When Essential Services Move Online, Trusted Help Matters

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Community Development

Decorative - Sign with the word "Travel" pointing left

Temporary Pause

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures

Farm to Fridge - a Wonderful Model in Granville County

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Gardening

A picture of the members of the winning Senior division team from Union county in front of the NC 4-H horse program picture backdrop.

2026 Horse Judging Champions Crowned

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

Soil moisture and peanut stand establishment

Dry Soils and Planting Depth Peanut Notes No. 51 2026

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Peanut

All News From NC State Extension