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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.

Multiple Dates
Thu, May 01
How to Start a Food Truck
Website
RSVP
May 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – May 28, 2025, 9:00 PM
Website
Through this virtual series, work at your own pace to open the food truck of your dreams! Content includes must-do lists, templates for finances, Virginia specific regulations overview, and advice from folks in the field.
Tue, Jul 01
Better Process Control School
Rapidan
Buy Tickets
Jul 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 02, 2025, 5:30 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
The BPCS program is designed to ensure the safety and quality of heat-processed, low-acid, and acidified foods like canned goods, sauces, and soups.
Mon, Jul 07
ServSafe Manager Course
Rapidan
Buy Tickets
Jul 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
This ServSafe® Manager Certification Training Course was developed by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is recognized by the Virginia Department of Health as meeting the requirements to be a Certified Food Protectio

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.

Multiple Dates
Thu, May 01
How to Start a Food Truck
Website
RSVP
May 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – May 28, 2025, 9:00 PM
Website
Through this virtual series, work at your own pace to open the food truck of your dreams! Content includes must-do lists, templates for finances, Virginia specific regulations overview, and advice from folks in the field.
Tue, Jul 01
Better Process Control School
Rapidan
Buy Tickets
Jul 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 02, 2025, 5:30 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
The BPCS program is designed to ensure the safety and quality of heat-processed, low-acid, and acidified foods like canned goods, sauces, and soups.
Mon, Jul 07
ServSafe Manager Course
Rapidan
Buy Tickets
Jul 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
This ServSafe® Manager Certification Training Course was developed by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is recognized by the Virginia Department of Health as meeting the requirements to be a Certified Food Protectio

Partners,

thank you for the support!

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In the news.

Flavor Fest highlights shared Culpeper kitchen, small businesses

Flavor Fest highlights shared Culpeper kitchen, small businesses

Flavor Fest highlights shared Culpeper kitchen, small businesses

Local Flavor Fest attendee tops their smoked chicken with local apple butter barbecue from Grandpa Foods. By Camden Little...

Apr 3

Foodies flock to Carver Food Enterprise Center

Foodies flock to Carver Food Enterprise Center

Foodies flock to Carver Food Enterprise Center

Aiden Costa and his mother, Carolina da Costa, serve up Brazilian bites at the 1st Local Flavor Fest and fundraiser Sunday at the Carver...

Mar 20

PATH Foundation interns bring color and community to Carver Center with new mural

PATH Foundation interns bring color and community to Carver Center with new mural

PATH Foundation interns bring color and community to Carver Center with new mural

https://www.fauquiernow.com/news/path-foundation-interns-bring-color-and-community-to-carver-center-with-new-mural/article_d4dd82e6-4b75-...

Mar 20

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