The Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ Blog
Mountain Communities Rise: EmPOWERing Food Systems After Hurricane Helene
In response to the devastation of the WNC region, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS), an initiative of CEFS, awarded $100,000 of its small business grant funds to assist farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
CEFS Shines at the 2025 N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference
Many faculty and staff affiliated with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) participated in the 2025 North Carolina Cooperative Extension Conference, held January 6-8 in Greensboro, NC.
Cuidando a la comunidad: Greensboro Mutual Aid inaugura su 2.ª Nevera de la Libertad en el mercado gratuito local
On February 24, 2024 Greensboro Mutual Aid (GMA) unveiled their second Freedom Fridge and hosted their Really Really Free Market at the East White Oak Community Center (EWOCC).
Caring for Community: Greensboro Mutual Aid Unveils Second Freedom Fridge at Local Free Market
On February 24, 2024 Greensboro Mutual Aid (GMA) unveiled their second Freedom Fridge and hosted their Really Really Free Market at the East White Oak Community Center (EWOCC).
Artículo sobre la serie de liderazgo BIPOC de WNC EarthMates
Celebramos a las cofundadoras Cleaster Cotton (conservacionista cultural, inventora de los códigos ALNUGE, educadora, agricultora, autora y artista) y Cynde Allen (herborista, agricultora, educadora y artista). Su trabajo se enfoca en revitalizar la interdependencia comunitaria y es un llamado conmovedor a recuperar las prácticas indígenas y recordar las tradiciones culturales dentro de los sistemas alimentarios a través del arte y la agricultura.
BIPOC Leadership Series Conversation with Cleaster Cotton and Cynde Allen
We celebrate WNC EarthMates co-founders Cleaster Cotton (Cultural Conservationist, ALNUGE Codes Inventor, Educator, Farmer, Author, and Artist) and Cynde Allen (Herbalist, Farmer, Educator, and Artist). Their work is fixed in reinvigorating communal interdependence and is a soulful call to reclaim indigenous practices and recall cultural traditions within food systems through art and agriculture.
Mes de la Historia de la Mujer 2024 – Dra. Niesha Douglas
Este Mes de la Historia de la Mujer celebramos a mujeres como la Dra. Niesha Douglas, investigadora comunitaria y coautora de “Everybody Eats: Communication and the Paths to Food Justice.”
Celebrating Women’s History Month – BIPOC Leadership Series Conversation with Dr. Niesha Douglas
This Women's History Month, we celebrate women like Dr. Niesha Douglas, Community Based Researcher and Co-Author of “Everybody Eats: Communication and the Paths to Food Justice.”
“Art as Method”: Revolutionary Community Research Project Led by BIPOC NC Food Systems Researchers
In a groundbreaking initiative to bridge racial equity and institutional change related to food systems, a group of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BlPOC) food systems researchers, artists, and visionary leaders are facilitating a transformative community research journey known as "Art as Method."
Celebrating Black History Month – BIPOC Leadership Series Conversation with Nori McDuffie
Join the Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System (CORE) as we explore how art catalyzes radical shifts in healing, accessibility, and equity with Nori McDuffie of DurmPAC (Durham, NC).
Celebración del Mes de la Historia Negra – Serie de liderazgo BIPOC Conversación con Nori McDuffie
Únase al Comité sobre Equidad Racial en el Sistema Alimentario (CORE, por sus siglas en inglés) para explorar cómo el arte cataliza cambios radicales en la sanación, accesibilidad y equidad con Nori McDuffie de DurmPAC (Durham, NC).
Extension to Grow School Gardens through the Launch of New Online Course
Bringing together the best of NC Cooperative Extension’s areas of expertise: agriculture, food, and youth development, the Farm to School team is developing a new series of online courses that build North Carolina’s capacity to deliver programming in school gardens, local food procurement, and nutrition education.