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Cover photo for HACCP Training

HACCP Training

An upcoming HACCP training is being offered at our NCSU Seafood Lab. Located in Morehead City at our CMAST …

Cover photo for USSEC: In-Pond Raceway System Manual

USSEC: In-Pond Raceway System Manual

This manual explains the In-Pond Raceway System (IPRS), its development and how to manage the system while growing fish. The …

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NAA Has New Website

The U.S. National Aquaculture Association has a new website, rich in information on numerous topics of interest to members …

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USDA Census of Aquaculture

The 2023 Census of Aquaculture expands on the data collected about aquaculture in the 2022 Census of Agriculture and …

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Fish Farms: A Look at NC Aquaculture

The following is excerpted from WRAL’s recent video discussing aquaculture in NC. This well-documented overview provides another look at …

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Big Fish: Aquaculture in North Carolina

From NC Extension’s “Homegrown” blog, NC State alum Mallory Simpson writes “Fruits and vegetables aren’t the only food products …

Cover photo for NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan (2023–2028)

NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan (2023–2028)

NOAA Aquaculture Marine aquaculture builds seafood supply, supports commercial fisheries, restores habitat and at-risk species, and maintains economic activity in …

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Aquaponics Manual Now Available

The School of Aquaculture and Aquatics Sciences at Kentucky State University has just released: Aquaponics Production Manual: A Practical …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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Introduction to the Postharvest Engineering for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Growers, Packers, Shippers, and Sellers

This publication is a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper harvest and …

7 hours ago
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Chapter 1. Introduction

This is chapter one of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

7 hours ago

Chapter 2. Produce Cooling Basics

This is chapter 2 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

7 hours ago
Graph of cooling curves with airflows of 2 cfm/lb, 5 cfm/lb, and still air with minutes on the x-axis and temperature on the y-axis.

Chapter 3a. Forced-Air Cooling

This is chapter 3a of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

7 hours ago
Illustration of a conventional hydrocooler, a machine with a conveyor belt that moves food products through the hydrocooling process.

Chapter 3b. Hydrocooling

This is chapter 3b of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

7 hours ago
Illustration of a machine with a conveyor belt for package icing.

Chapter 3c. Cooling with Ice

This is chapter 3c of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

7 hours ago
People harvesting lettuce and placing it in crates set up like an assembly line.

Chapter 3d. Vacuum Cooling

This is chapter 3d of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

7 hours ago
Pallets stacked with boxes of produce on the floor and large shelves in a large indoor space.

Chapter 3e. Room Cooling

This is chapter 3e of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

7 hours ago