The Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ Blog
“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.
USDA Grant Will Support Career Opportunities in Agricultural Sciences for N.C. Women and Minorities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded North Carolina State University a $200,000 grant to increase leadership and career opportunities in agricultural sciences for women and minority students enrolled in community colleges statewide.
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems Announces Recipients of 2023-2024 NC State Graduate Student Fellowships
We are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2023-2024 North Carolina State University Graduate Student Fellowships. Read about the Fellows and their research.
NC Farm to Early Care and Education Institute Returns with Generous Support from PNC Bank
Following the success of the inaugural Farm to ECE Institute and thanks to the continued support of PNC Bank, the NC Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Initiative will host its second Farm to ECE Institute for Farm to ECE administrators and teachers, technical assistance providers, farmers and Extension agents. The Institute will take place Oct. 21, 2023, at the Rocky Mount Event Center.
North Carolina Students Advocate for Student Wellness
As a part of Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina's "Student Wellness Project", three North Carolina students created the Teens Talk Wellness podcast earlier this year. The students created the podcast as an outlet to explore student wellness from a Farm to School perspective, highlighting issues surrounding nutrition, food justice and inclusivity, funding, and much more!
Celebrating Hispanic/LatinX Heritage – BIPOC Leadership Series Conversation with Ana Flores-Dolbow (Spanish)
Como pionera en el campo de la defensoría de los trabajadores agrícolas y la justicia lingüística, leer como Ana Flores-Dolbow está haciendo un cambio dinámico.
Celebrating Hispanic/LatinX Heritage – BIPOC Leadership Series Conversation with Ana Flores-Dolbow
As a pioneer in the field of farmworker advocacy and language justice, read how Ana Flores-Dolbow is making dynamic change.
Announcing the 2023-2024 Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity (FIRE) Interns
Hosted by CEFS, Community Food Strategies, and the North Carolina Local Food Council, the Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity (FIRE) Internship is excited to introduce the 2023-2024 interns! FIRE interns will support community-based food organizations across North Carolina.
Celebrating Juneteenth with CORE: A Conversation on Racial Equity in the Food System with CORE Fellow Chris Gillespie
Catch up with CEFS CORE Fellow, Chris Gillespie, as we learn more about his research, perspective, and his thoughts on Juneteenth as it relates to food systems.