Explore Herbal Product Safety with CFSA & NC State at Second Wind Perennial Farm

Join the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) and NC State University Extension for an interactive on-farm workshop at Second Wind Perennial Farm, focused on the food safety and regulatory requirements for growing, processing, and selling herbal products.

Whether you’re making teas, spices, or syrups, this workshop is designed to guide you through the key considerations for safely bringing herbal food products to market. The event will also include a guided tour of the farm’s production and processing spaces.

💸 Bonus Opportunity:

Up to 10 participants will receive a $100 cost-share voucher toward a process authority review for an herbal product of their choice!

🗣 Workshop Speakers:

• Cassidy Fryga, CFSA Local Produce Safety Coordinator

• Jay Dunbar, CFSA Local Produce Safety Coordinator

• Sara Runkel, CFSA Local Food Program Director

• Elena Rogers, Area Specialized Agent – Produce Safety, NC State University Extension

• Kate Nicholas, Extension Associate, NC State University Extension

📅 Registration Info:

• Fee: $25 | $20 for CFSA Members

• Includes: Lunch

• Deadline to Register: May 15, 2025

Funding Note:
This workshop is supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of award #5U01FD006921-05 ($34,514) received from the National Farmers Union. The content reflects the views of the authors and not necessarily those of the FDA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Learn more at FDA.gov.