Temporary Financial Analysis Assistant
The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hiring for a Financial Analysis Assistant.
Implementing Produce Rx Programs in WNC: A Conversation With Jessica Mrugala
Harvest Health, is a Produce Prescription (Rx) Program designed to educate consumers about healthy, seasonal eating and engage regional farmers. Produce Rx Programs connect physicians and dieticians to people with diet-related health risks or conditions, or food access challenges.
High Tunnel Research at CEFS Small Farm Unit
With the popularity of high tunnel farming on the rise, Goldsboro’s surrounding communities can benefit from the Small Farm Unit high tunnel research to learn about equipment inputs and cultural practices.
CEFS Staff Reflections for Hispanic Heritage Month
As a celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, CEFS wants to share some stories that highlight the richness, the beauty, and the vital role that Hispanic and Latinx communities play in our shared history, and in food systems work.
CEFS Announces a New Cohort of Interns for Fall 2022
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) is thrilled to announce a new cohort of CEFS interns that will collaborate with food policy councils, local farms, and businesses across North Carolina. Eight Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity (FIRE) interns are being hosted by CEFS, Community Food Strategies, and the North Carolina Local Food Council to [...]
$30 Million Awarded to Support Grassland Farmers in Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Forage & Grassland Program in the Crop and Soil Sciences Department at NC State University is part of a team that received a $30 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
NC Farm to Early Care and Education Initiative Launches Farm to ECE “2.0” Institute with Generous Support from PNC Bank
Thanks to a generous charitable contribution from PNC Bank, the NC Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Initiative will host its first Farm to ECE “2.0” Institute for past Farm to ECE Collaborative participants, farmers and Extension agents. This Institute will take place Sept. 10, 2022, at the NC County Extension office in Guilford County.
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems Announces Recipients of 2022-2023 NC State Graduate Student Fellowships
We are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2021-2022 North Carolina State University Graduate Student Fellowships. Read about the Fellows and their research.
Vacationer Supported Agriculture
EmPOWERING Mountain Food Systems and NC State Extension have announced that the Vacationer Supported Agriculture (VSA) initiative has, for the fifth year in a row, opened new markets, extended its season, and diversified its product offerings.
Digital Story: Women-owned Food Truck Event Coming to Cherokee
Read the digital story on Smoky Mountain News, “Women-owned Food Truck Event Coming to Cherokee,” about the Food Truck Rodeo that took place in February 2022. This event featured local food and traditional eats from women-owned food trucks.