Safe Plates for Food Managers is an evidence-based, interactive food safety training course developed by NC State University. This training course prepares participants for a CFP-ANSI accredited Certified Food Protection Manager exam from the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. This is a comprehensive program for food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other food handling establishments. For more info, visit:

Did you know that hand washing is a critical factor in reducing fecal-oral pathogens that can be transmitted to ready-to-eat foods? Hand driers are allowed by the food code, but paper towels remove more potential pathogens because there is friction involved with wiping hands dry! Please join us April 28th and 29th, 2026 for the full food safety training course. The daily schedule will be from 9am to 5pm which allows for instructional time and includes time to sit for the exam.

Sign up today at the Eventbrite link below. We are accepting cash and check payments in addition to paying via credit card through Eventbrite. Please make checks payable to NCSU. Checks and cash payments can be received at the Currituck Extension Office located at 120 Community Way Barco, NC 27917, within 5 days of registration. Class size is limited and full registration, including payment, is required to hold your spot. If you have any problems registering please call us at 252-232-2261, and we will walk you through the process.

For more information or accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Heather Petherbridge at 252-232-2261, or email heather_petherbridge@ncsu.edu no later than ten business days before the event.