2026 Farm to Early Care and Education Institute
September 26 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Join us at the 2026 Farm to Early Childhood Education Institute! CEFS is happy to honor all the hard work from the Farm to Early Childhood Education Local Food Purchasing Collaborative, as well as looking to the future and continuing to incorporate agriculture, farming and gardening in the lives of children and in childcare development centers.
Institute: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00am-4:30pm
Location: Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Registration: Register here.
Attend the Institute to…
– Network with Farm to ECE leaders and continue growing our movement in NC!
– Better understand the importance of community outreach, collaboration and mentoring relationships in Farm to ECE programming
– Participate in dynamic learning opportunities, including keynote speakers and hands-on learning experiences
Who’s invited?
ECE administrators and teachers, technical assistance providers, NC Cooperative Extension Agents and all those that want to help end childhood hunger and promote healthy eating habits in young children
For more information, contact:
Shironda Brown, sewilli3@ncsu.edu
The Institute is generously sponsored by:
