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SUMMARY:N.C. A&T Small Farms Week 2026: Deep Roots\, Strong Future - 40 Years of Small Farm Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Small Farms Week 2026!\n \nDates: March 22nd\, 2026– March 28th\, 2026\n\nTheme: Deep Roots\, Strong Future: 40 Years of Small Farm Impact\n \nNorth Carolina A&T State University Cooperative Extension invites farmers\, agricultural enthusiasts\, and community members to participate in Small Farms Week 2026\, celebrating the future of farming with this year’s theme\, “ Deep Roots\, Strong Future: 40 Years of Small Farm Impact.”\n \nWhy Attend?\n\nExplore cutting-edge techniques and technologies shaping the future of agriculture.\nEngage with expert-led workshops and inspiring panels.\nConnect with industry leaders\, innovators\, and fellow farmers.\nCelebrate the resilience and achievements of North Carolina’s small farms.\n\nRegistration is Now Open!\nBe a part of this exciting week of learning\, networking\, and empowerment hosted by North Carolina A&T Cooperative Extension.\n \nView the Agenda and Register Today: https://cvent.me/8VBOar\n \nFor more information\, call 336-285-4671\n \nLet’s build the future of farming together during Small Farms Week 2026!
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/small-farms-week-2026/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Your Food Business Series
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Your Food Business: A Success Series in 2026\nSeries Introduction Webinar\nMarch 24\, 6-7:30pm\, Zoom \nThis session is your direct roadmap to the resources available in North Carolina and future education opportunities in this series. \n\nInsights on Process Authority and laboratory services\nIntroduction to food regulation in North Carolina\nWho is available to help your sector of the food industry?\n\nDuring the webinar on March 24th\, we will share about upcoming events that include in-person training opportunities to optimize food safety programs\, webinars including marketing assistance from the NC Department of Agriculture’s Got to Be NC\, grant writing\, advanced labeling considerations\, and taxes and registration from NC Extension and partners. \nWebinar Series (registration information available soon) \nHosted May 6 – June 10\, every Wednesday from 1-2pm and 6-7pm as a recorded session with project leaders \nHear from business and food safety experts on how to establish and grow your food business in NC. \n\n‘Got to Be NC’ with the NCDA’s Marketing Program\nTaxes\, licenses and business considerations with EDPNC\nGrant writing for food businesses\nLabeling: Do’s and Don’ts\n3rd Party auditing preparation\nRetail foods\, food trucks and other opportunities\n\nIn-Person Sessions (registration information available soon) \nMay – June in the evenings in Eastern\, Central\, and Western NC \nGet our new food safety implementation guide and network with food professionals in your area. Walk away with insight\, tools\, templates and logs to implement optimized food safety systems. \nCore focus areas that we’ll cover: \n\nPersonnel and Hygiene: What does a written policy look like?\nSupplier Programs: Verifying where your ingredients come from\nProcess Controls: Managing critical steps\, e.g.\, temperature and pH\nSanitation: Procedures: Where sanitation matters most in an operation\nAllergen Programs: Essentials of allergen labeling and preventing cross-contact\nLabeling Essentials: Outline the mandatory elements of a food label\nRecall plans: Tracking your product if something goes wrong
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/navigating-your-food-business/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:CEFS,EMFS,Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture Workshop Series,Workshops,Workshops and Educational Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Lauffer - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University & Center for Environmental Farming Systems North Carolina Growing Together Project":MAILTO:lwlauffe@ncsu.edu
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