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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.

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Current Kitchen Users

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Events

Events.

Fri, Oct 11
Food Safety School
Rapidan
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Oct 11, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
Small food processors face a mountain of confusing food safety regulations and compliance hurdles when marketing their goods. Learn how to overcome them!
Fri, Oct 18
Feeding 500 Healthy Eating with Heavy Harvests
Rapidan
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Oct 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
Butternut squash season is upon us, and we have been challenged to make 500 servings of a diabetic-friendly dish for the Culpeper Free Clinic and local food banks with a heavy harvest from the Fauquier Education Farm. We will make a Creamy Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup for this event
Sat, Oct 26
Culpeper County Parks & Recreation: Soup & Bread from Scratch!
Rapidan
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Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
Get ready to unlock the secrets of crafting perfect sourdough bread and making a delicious Traditional Irish Potato Soup...both from scratch! Whether you're a bread enthusiast or a complete beginner, this cooking class is taught by a mom/daughter who will provide a complete cooking experience!
Sat, Nov 16
Culpeper County Parks and Recreation: Monique Makes: Homemade Apple Pie!
Rapidan
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Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
Join Miss Monique in learning how to bake a pie! Learn the rules of prep, cutting techniques, how to choose ingredients and overall, learn one of the most timeless and memorable baking skills, making a pie from scratch!