Through hands-on internships, mentorship, and community-based experiences, WNCStrong Youth Service Corps participants are building skills, exploring career pathways, and contributing to the resilience of Western North Carolina
We are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026-2027 N.C. A&T Graduate Student Fellowships.
CEFS is hiring a Coordinator for our Farm to Fork Series and Events Assistant, part of the CEFS Business and Events Team (CBET).
Two new studies involving CEFS researchers highlight innovative approaches to preparing farmers, educators and food system leaders for the future of agriculture.
For nearly two decades, James Beard Award-winning chef and food advocate Andrea Reusing has been part of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ story. As an inaugural member of the CEFS Board of Advisors, Reusing helped champion CEFS’ work to strengthen connections between North Carolina farmers, food businesses and communities.
On July 28, Reginald Speight, Assistant Secretary of the Rural Economic Development Division at the N.C. Department of Commerce, visited Western North Carolina to learn more about CEFS work-based learning programs supporting young people and agricultural communities in the region.
Faculty and staff affiliated with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) participated in the 2026 Just Transformations in Food Systems and Cultures Conference, held June 7-10 in Burlington, Vermont.
The Farm to Senior Services Project connects Western North Carolina seniors with fresh, local produce and nutrition education to combat health issues and food insecurity Through partnerships with local farmers and community organizations, the initiative supports local partners in creating institutional pathways for local food.
The Small Farm Unit is hiring a Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Assistant.
CEFS welcomes 16 summer interns to the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), including 12 students participating in the Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) and 4 interns supporting Farm to Early Care and Education (Farm to ECE) initiatives across North Carolina.
