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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
Tue, Apr 01
How to Start a Food Truck
Website
RSVP
Apr 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – Apr 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.
Wed, Apr 23
Let's Volunteer Feeding500
Rapidan
Buy Tickets
Apr 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
Volunteer Opportunity: Feeding 500 - Pumpkin Soup! 🎃🍲 We’re excited to invite you to a special volunteer event on April 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, where we’ll turn locally harvested pumpkins into 500 servings of nutritious soup for our community food banks!
Wed, Apr 30
cGMP Class
Rapidan
Buy Tickets
Apr 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
This Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMPs) Course is designed to review the requirements of Part 117 Subpart B – Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Title 21 of the U.S. Code.
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.

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
Tue, Apr 01
How to Start a Food Truck
Website
RSVP
Apr 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – Apr 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.
Wed, Apr 23
Let's Volunteer Feeding500
Rapidan
Buy Tickets
Apr 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
Volunteer Opportunity: Feeding 500 - Pumpkin Soup! 🎃🍲 We’re excited to invite you to a special volunteer event on April 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, where we’ll turn locally harvested pumpkins into 500 servings of nutritious soup for our community food banks!
Wed, Apr 30
cGMP Class
Rapidan
Buy Tickets
Apr 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
This Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMPs) Course is designed to review the requirements of Part 117 Subpart B – Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Title 21 of the U.S. Code.
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.

Partners,

thank you for the support!

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In the news.

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

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

Mar 20

REC grant boosts Carver kitchen — and help residents in need

REC grant boosts Carver kitchen — and help residents in need

https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/rec-grant-boosts-carver-kitchen-and-help-residents-in-need/article_35ebeedc-9d48-11ef-9a32-4f6b26735f...

Nov 14, 2024

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