We are pleased to announce that over the next year, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems has been funded to reach out across the state and together with our partners ask: What will it take to build a sustainable local food economy in North Carolina? From the mountains to the coast, various organizations are promoting [...]
An archive of past Inside CEFS newsletters, from 2004 through 2007.
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For about a year now, CEFS has been partnering with the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) on energy studies, demonstrations, and efficiency improvements at Cherry Research Farm, as part of a project called "Managing Farm Energy Risks." NCAT is pleased to announce the availability of six new energy-related publications written for agricultural producers: Small-Scale [...]
Debbie Roos, Chatham County agricultural agent, received the Agent of the Year Award for North Carolina Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Programs from Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Roos is recognized nationally for her work promoting small farms and healthy farm ecosystems and for her award-winning Web site, Growing Small Farms. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association serves [...]
On October 22, Paul Mueller will receive the distinguished NCSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - College of Natural Resources Award for Service to Environment and Society during the Borlaug Lecture. This award is given to a tenure-track faculty member from any of NC State's colleges, jointly by the deans of CALS and CNR. [...]
CEFS is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Mueller has accepted the position of Interim Assistant Dean for International Programs for NCSU on an interim basis effective September 1, 2007. Dr. Mueller has considerable international experience and has served on the college's International Programs Advisory Committee.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has appointed Eddie Pitzer of Fremont as director of the Research Stations Division at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. His appointment is effective immediately. Pitzer, a 30-year employee of the department, had been superintendent of the 2,200-acre Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro since 1999. He succeeds [...]
CEFS swine hoop house On Tuesday, May 9, CEFS welcomed more than 200 visitors for the dedication of the new Alternative Swine Production Unit. This event kicked off the CEFS Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture Celebration. The keynote speaker was Dr. Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture in Iowa. Dr. [...]
