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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.
- Multiple DatesSat, Mar 01How to Start a Food Truck/Website
- Mar 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAJoin us on March 3rd to learn food safety while preparing ramen toppings for local food banks! 📣🍜 If you "Cook for a Crowd" with your church or youth group, rescue squad, fire department, band or athletic boosters, or other non-profit organization, then this class is for you!
- Jan 29, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAThanks to a generous donation from Seventh Heaven Farms and funds from Patty and Scott Johnson (Pannill Gate Farms), we have another couple hundred pounds of squash to process. Using a new continuous feed food processor, we plan to chop the squash into delicious bite-sized bits!
- Jan 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAThis 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
- Dec 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAIf you "Cook for a Crowd" with your church or youth group, rescue squad, fire department, band or athletic boosters or other non-profit organization, then this class is for you! Learn how to reduce food safety risks when cooking large volumes of food for the public. Make sure that the food you prep
- Dec 07, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PMCatlett, 3287 Old Catlett Rd, Catlett, VA 20119, USAVirginia Cooperative Extension will be offering a ServSafe Food Handler Course on December 7 at Oak Shade Baptist Church in Catlett, VA. This course teaches basic food safety practices for food handler positions. Topics covered include food safety basics, time and temperature, cleaning and sanitat
- Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAJoin 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!
- Nov 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAIf you "Cook for a Crowd" with your church or vouth group, rescue squad, fire department, band or athletic boosters or other non-profit organization, then this class is for you! Learn how to reduce food safety risks when cooking large volumes of food for the public.
- Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAGet 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!
- Oct 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAButternut 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
- Sep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sep 22, 2024, 4:00 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USACome visit the Caver Center during the annual Farm Tour! We will be open to the public for samples, tours, cooking demonstrations, and more. Food trucks and vendors will be on site, plus so much more!
- Sep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sep 22, 2024, 4:00 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAVolunteers will offer harvest day participants samples of bone broth or marinara sauce and direct them to fill out a survey to provide feedback on the products tasted. This taste testing process has been developed by a VSU sensory scientist, so this is a fun way to support the development of local
Current Kitchen Users
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Events
Events.
- Multiple DatesSat, Mar 01How to Start a Food Truck/Website
- Mar 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMRapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USAJoin us on March 3rd to learn food safety while preparing ramen toppings for local food banks! 📣🍜 If you "Cook for a Crowd" with your church or youth group, rescue squad, fire department, band or athletic boosters, or other non-profit organization, then this class is for you!
Partners,
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In the news.
Nov 14, 2024
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...
Aug 28, 2024
A year at the Carver Food Enterprise Center
https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/a-year-at-the-carver-food-enterprise-center/article_d255367c-60a6-11ef-b7c1-dbb3c9336621.html In...
Jul 19, 2024
Farm to School meals fixed in Carver kitchen coming to Rappahannock schools
By Allison Brophy Champion for the Culpeper Star-Exponent Jul 18, 2024 Farm to School at the Carver Center kitchen just got a $92,084...
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