The N.C. State University Food Safety Extension Lab offers numerous food & produce safety training and educational opportunities. The information below includes in-person and virtual (live) opportunities in support of new food safety regulations regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and beyond.
2025 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course Version 2.0
N.C. State Extension is offering the newly updated FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course Version 2.0.
The updated version of this curriculum addresses important updates in FDA guidance documents; important knowledge that PCQIs will need to keep their Food Safety Plans up-to-date.
In addition to FDA guidance updates, other updates in Version 2.0 include:
- Updated references, e.g., RFR, CDC
- Streamlined sections, reduced redundancy
- Better supports development of key concepts
- Expanded examples to better support application by small and mid-sized producers
- Gain recognition as an approved HACCP-based curriculum
| Date | Location | Registration |
| March 17 – 20, 2026 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day | Virtually, via Zoom | Register on CVent |
All available Preventive Controls training courses for Human and Animal food can be found on the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) website.
Traceability for Retail Food Establishments
NC State University, in partnership with NC A&T, The Ohio State University, and High Point University have developed a curriculum on the Traceability Rule for Retail Food Establishments, with a particular focus on small operators. Course participants will learn about the details of the Food Traceability Rule, such as what foods are subject, required data collection, key components of the traceability plan, and requirements for providing data to the FDA. Aside from the knowledge gained, operators will develop valuable skills to apply information to their establishment and work with their supplier for mutual compliance. We are in the process of scheduling multiple courses online and a few in-person courses across the country.
This work is supported by the Food Safety Outreach Program award no. 2024-70020-43471 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Frontline Employee Food Safety Training
Education materials available in English and Spanish.
| Date | Location | Registration Link |
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March 24, 2026 2p-5p |
Virtually, on Zoom | https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/1E-V8lE3TByte--uT8jsSw#/registration |
Other training for Food Processors
New Events will be posted Spring 2026!
| Date | Topic | Location | Registration |
Produce Safety Rule Trainings
Find details and registration for all upcoming produce safety rule trainings hosted by N.C. State University Extension at the NC Fresh Produce Safety website
All upcoming Produce Safety Rule training courses can be found on the national Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) website.
Online Food Safety Education & Training
N.C. State University has designed food safety training for management, technical personnel and workers in the food industry, government and non-governmental organizations, you can earn CEUs or certifications for successful completion of many of the program sessions.
Enhance your skills and stay on top of quality and safety in the operation of your food and beverage facility.
