N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Food Policy was developed to provide guidance to Extension agents and county personnel for safely handling food at Extension events. This page has information on best food safety practices as well as specific information on safely handling foods commonly served at Extension events.
Serving and Providing Food Safely at Extension Programming
- 2026 Extension Food Policy Update
- Extension Food Policy Presentation delivered at State Extension Conference November 16, 2018
- NC Extension Food Policy Update from AHS Training Dr. Ben Chapman, NC State/N.C. Cooperative Extension, August 2017
- Best Practices and Regulatory Requirements For Temporary Food Events and Cooking Schools As Part of NC State Extension Programming, September 2017
Infosheets
- General Food Safety
- Cooking Temperatures
- Handwashing Best Practices
- Off-site Locations
- Food Recalls
- Promoting Extension Food Programming
- Home Canning Guidance
