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CEFS Apprenticeship at the Small Farm Unit

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are seeking a temporary apprentice to serve the needs of the Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC, in the development and delivery of research and educational programs. The CEFS Apprentice supports the core mission of CEFS and Cooperative [...]

2023-06-19T20:39:46-04:00February 4th, 2022|News, Small Farm Unit|

Growing Farm and Food Systems Leaders

Any solution to the challenges facing the agricultural sector must include leadership from populations historically excluded from such positions, including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and economically disadvantaged individuals. CEFS continues to inspire new agricultural and food system career pathways, with the goal of increasing the pool and diversity of trained new [...]

2021-11-10T11:33:53-05:00November 10th, 2021|2021 Annual Appeal|

Expanding Partnerships for Equitable, Community-Based Food Systems

When the pandemic magnified the deep inequities and challenges that affect our food system, it presented an opportunity to further strengthen our community partnerships. Many CEFS initiatives serve as conveners and connectors to help those most impacted by food system issues to come together to determine solutions. For example, more than 35 food councils [...]

2021-11-10T11:33:06-05:00November 10th, 2021|2021 Annual Appeal|

Building Foundations for a Sustainable and Resilient Agricultural System

For over 25 years, CEFS has recognized the importance of agriculture and food systems to meet the challenges of our time. Today, more than ever, we need to build the foundations for a sustainable and resilient agricultural system that conserves natural resources while sustainably feeding our communities. CEFS researchers are leading innovative research in [...]

2021-11-10T11:31:51-05:00November 10th, 2021|Uncategorized|

CEFS Supply Chain Interns Support Local Food Hubs

CEFS' Supply Chain Internship supports local food hubs in increasing their capacity to connect farmers with institutional markets. The Farm to Senior Services (F2SS) program is based in three pilot counties across North Carolina and aims to increase local food procurement in county-based senior food services. During summer 2021, three supply chain interns were based at different food hubs where they improved their professional skills while moving the goals of the pilot program forward.

2021-09-24T15:11:27-04:00September 24th, 2021|Agrophile, Farm to Senior Services, News|

Event Program Assistant

The Event Program Assistant will providing event logistics support services to admin staff with the CEFS Business and Events Team. The position requires excellent organizational skills, communication skills, follow-up skills, time management and computer and database management skills.

2021-10-21T10:28:16-04:00September 14th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Summertime at the Small Farm Unit

The Small Farm Unit completed the summer season of vegetable direct seeding and transplanting to the certified organic plot. Spring crops are still growing strong in the upper field. The summer crops are exceeding the production expectation. There will be two plots for organic flowers and one plot for organic vegetables in the fall.

2021-08-05T10:33:29-04:00July 12th, 2021|Agrophile, News, Small Farm Unit|
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