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Mercer County
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Food Safety Training for Non-Profit Volunteers
February 22, 2012
Non-profit, volunteer-run groups that prepare food to be served or sold to the public must be sure that the food is safe. People who are great cooks at home don’t necessarily know how to safely prepare and store large quantities of food for large groups. Food that is not prepared safely may lead to foodborne illness. How will your organization protect its customers from foodborne illness?
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TAP Online Food Safety Training
February 21, 2012
Effective January 22, 2011, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) requires the “person in charge” in a food service operation to hold a “nationally recognized food protection certificate” such as ServSafe®. To receive and maintain national food safety certification, all individuals are required to pass a certification exam every five (5) years. The certified person must be accessible, such as in person or by phone, during the facilities’ hours of operation.
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Farmers to discuss higher value for feeder calves
February 16, 2012
Two farmer panels will discuss ways to increase the value of feeder cattle in Pennsylvania at the Cattleman's College program, March 10 at the Pennsylvania Livestock Evaluation Center.
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Budget proposal provides level funding for ag research and extension
February 10, 2012
Funding for Penn State agricultural research and extension programs would remain at 2011-12 levels under Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed state budget for 2012-13, unveiled Feb. 7. "Considering the current economic realities in Pennsylvania, this is excellent news," said Bruce McPheron, dean of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences....
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Cattleman's College to host Beef Quality Assurance recertification
February 3, 2012
The Pennsylvania Cattleman's College on March 10 at the Pennsylvania Livestock Evaluation Center will offer recertification in the Beef Quality Assurance program.
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