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.
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.
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems and N.C. Cooperative Extension are hiring a Temporary Farm Manager to work at the Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC. The position is available immediately with a competitive wage rate based on experiences and skills. Requirements CEFS is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and two years [...]
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 [...]
The Food Truck Rodeo is a two-day event serving sizzling southern favorites, fry-bread and traditional eats. Read on to learn about the amazing women and families behind this culinary display!
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a Temporary Horticulture Research Assistant with the Extension Horticulture Unit at N.C. A&T Extension. Key Responsibilities: The research assistant will help conduct high tunnel vegetable research and demonstrations at the Small Farm Unit of the CEFS (Center for Environmental Farming Systems) Field Research, Education, and Outreach [...]
Read the North Carolina Digital Story on Every Child Thrives, "Building Community-Based, Equitable Food Systems in North Carolina Through Farm to Early Care and Education," about the work, successes and innovation of the Farm to Early Care and Education (Farm to ECE) initiative. This CEFS initiative works to link early care and education centers to local farmers [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
