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A project of George Washington Carver Agriculture Research Center

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Food Business Incubator | Food Processing and Co-Packaging

about.

About.

The Carver Food Enterprise Center is a project of the George Washington Carver Agriculture Research Center,

a non-profit organization located in the heart of the

Rapidan Rappahannock Region of Virginia’s Northern Piedmont.

We are a 6,200 square foot food shared commercial kitchen,

food business incubator, and classroom. Our facility opened September 1st, 2023 to growers, food business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations.

mission and vision.

Current Kitchen Users

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Events

Events.

Tue, Apr 23
Compost at the Carver Center
Rapidan
RSVP
Apr 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
Help us set up a composting system at the Carver Center! This work will involve assembling two large compost bins, constructing an enclosure for two browns piles, and installing some educational signage. This work will largely be done outdoors and will involve some light physical activity.
Mon, Jul 01
ServSafe® Manager Training
Warrenton
RSVP
Jul 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Warrenton, 24 Pelham St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA
This ServSafe Course is for: ~ Anyone in charge of food service operations such as hotels, restaurants, schools, clubs, churches, or any other food service establishment. ~ Food and Beverage Managers ~ Catering Managers ~ Chefs ~ Dietary Managers

Partners,

thank you for the support!

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In the news.

Carver Food Enterprise Center: 'We make the product from the produce

1 day ago

Carver Food Enterprise Center: 'We make the product from the produce

https://starexponent.com/news/local/carver-food-enterprise-center-we-make-the-product-from-the-produce/article_bd403248-f42a-11ee-a948-77...

Carver Food Enterprise Center: Job Training and Food Preparation Through Feeding 500

Mar 29

Carver Food Enterprise Center: Job Training and Food Preparation Through Feeding 500

Carver Center food preparation event provides for local pantries

Mar 27

Carver Center food preparation event provides for local pantries

https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/gallery-carver-center-food-preparation-event-provides-for-local-pantries/article_4c89ae1c-ea34-11ee-8...

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Honey Jars

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