Featured Publication: Focusing the Future of Farming on Agroecology
Dr. Alan J. Franzluebbers and Dr. Nancy Creamer recently contributed to a publication, "Focusing the Future of Farming on Agroecology" in Agricultural & Environmental Letters.
Director for Operations and Strategy
Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The Center for Environmental Farming Systems is seeking to fill the position of Director for Operations and Strategy. Under the direction of the Center’s Director, Dr. Nancy [...]
Cherry Research Farm Update
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted operations at Cherry Research Farm in the following ways: The station has been closed to visitors. Research projects have required an approval process through the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Station Superintendent. Project leaders and associated staff with approved projects have adapted [...]
Farm to School Coalition of NC (F2SCNC) Rapid Response
The Farm to School Coalition of NC (F2SCNC) wants to honor the tireless dedication of both School Nutrition staff and Educators to meet the nutritional and educational needs of children during COVID-19 related school closures and acknowledge the financial, logistical, and equity challenges this pandemic has created or magnified. To support schools and School Nutrition [...]
Virtual Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System Discussions
The CEFS Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System (CORE) hosts "In-Between" discussions (now virtually) every 3rd Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. "In-Betweens" were created as a follow-up to CORE racial equity trainings. Participants in the introductory training asked for ways to continue practicing the shared language developed during the training and deepen our collective [...]