NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF) Update
NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF) Update January 2021 NCFPSTF Website The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF), founded in …
Chris Gunter
Former Professor and Extension Vegetable SpecialistChris is no longer active in Extension
Recent Posts by Chris Gunter
Cleaning and Sanitizing Survey for Small-Medium Produce Farms
Struggling with cleaning and sanitizing practices? You’re not alone. You asked, we listened, and now we have a few follow-up …
FDA Releases Spanish Translation of the Produce Safety Rule
The FDA has released a Spanish translation of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. You can access it here: Produce Safety Rule …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables
The clear skies and calm winds predicted for this weekend will likely lead to freeze or frost conditions in …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables Prepared by: Chris Gunter, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Jonathan Schultheis, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Horticultural Science, …
COVID-19 Resources for Fruit and Vegetable Producers
Below please find a list of resources for fresh produce growers dealing with COVID-19. These resources are categorized for …
Small Loans for Equipment Upgrades From USDA's FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
USDA FSA FSFL program is another option with low-interest loans. The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) provides low-interest financing …
Great Article Featuring Horticultural Science Graduate Pragya Adhikari
Pragya Adhikari July 10, 2017 | Darren White Gorgeous but tasteless: A tomato is a tomato, right? Wrong. Can NC State researchers restore …