Water Analysis Cost Share Program
The purpose of this program from NCDA&CS is to encourage water testing as part of a pre- and post-harvest food safety program for fruit and vegetable crops. The program will assist in paying for the cost of testing irrigation and/or packing house wash water.

Form for N.C. Water Analysis Cost Share Program
This form will need to filled out to apply for NCDA & CS water teasing analysis for generic E.coli.

N.C. Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
This is a cost share program designed to assist fruit and vegetable growers with the cost of a GAP/GHP audit. The NCDA&CS will pay up to $600 of the cost of having a third party audit to verify a farm’s food safety program. Funds will be paid to the auditor conducting the GAP/GHP audit to reduce the cost to the farmer by up to $600. Participating farmers will be responsible for paying the auditor for any balance due above $600. Funds are available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted. Applications must be submitted for approval to participate in this program to the NCDA&CS prior to receiving the GAP/GHP audit. Payments are limited to $600 per farm or company for audits conducted in 2009.

Generic E.coli labs (PDF)
List of laboratories and prices for testing of water for generic E. coli.

NCDA&CS Food and Drug Protection Web Site (Spanish)
The NCDA&CS Food and Drug Protection division Web site.

N.C. State Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutritional Sciences, Extension Program
This Web site is devoted to the Entrepreneur Assistance Program providing resources for those in a food business, large or small. Learn about workshops and events, including online trainings.