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NC Farm to Early Care and Education Institute Returns with Generous Support from PNC Bank

Following the success of the inaugural Farm to ECE Institute and thanks to the continued support of PNC Bank, the NC Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Initiative will host its second Farm to ECE Institute for Farm to ECE administrators and teachers, technical assistance providers, farmers and Extension agents. The Institute will take place Oct. 21, 2023, at the Rocky Mount Event Center.

Janie Hynson2023-10-19T14:31:23-04:00October 19th, 2023|Agrophile, NC Farm to Early Care and Education, News|

North Carolina Students Advocate for Student Wellness

As a part of Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina's "Student Wellness Project", three North Carolina students created the Teens Talk Wellness podcast earlier this year. The students created the podcast as an outlet to explore student wellness from a Farm to School perspective, highlighting issues surrounding nutrition, food justice and inclusivity, funding, and much more!

Abigail Sherrod2023-10-20T10:52:48-04:00October 17th, 2023|Agrophile, CEFS Happenings, E-News, Farm to School, News|

Celebrating Hispanic/LatinX Heritage – BIPOC Leadership Series Conversation with Ana Flores-Dolbow (Spanish)

Como pionera en el campo de la defensoría de los trabajadores agrícolas y la justicia lingüística, leer como Ana Flores-Dolbow está haciendo un cambio dinámico.

Janie Hynson2023-10-16T14:22:15-04:00October 13th, 2023|Agrophile, Uncategorized|

Celebrating Hispanic/LatinX Heritage – BIPOC Leadership Series Conversation with Ana Flores-Dolbow

As a pioneer in the field of farmworker advocacy and language justice, read how Ana Flores-Dolbow is making dynamic change.

Janie Hynson2024-03-18T12:29:46-04:00October 12th, 2023|Agrophile, BIPOC Leadership Series, Uncategorized|

Announcing the 2023-2024 Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity (FIRE) Interns

Hosted by CEFS, Community Food Strategies, and the North Carolina Local Food Council, the Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity (FIRE) Internship is excited to introduce the 2023-2024 interns! FIRE interns will support community-based food organizations across North Carolina.

Abigail Sherrod2023-09-28T09:56:38-04:00September 27th, 2023|Agrophile, Career Ladder, E-News|

Celebrating Juneteenth with CORE: A Conversation on Racial Equity in the Food System with CORE Fellow Chris Gillespie

Catch up with CEFS CORE Fellow, Chris Gillespie, as we learn more about his research, perspective, and his thoughts on Juneteenth as it relates to food systems.

Janie Hynson2024-06-19T13:46:18-04:00June 17th, 2023|Agrophile, BIPOC Leadership Series, Uncategorized|

Teens Talk Wellness Podcast

Follow the journey of three student anchors as they explore student wellness through the lens of farm to school, equity, outdoor education, School Nutrition, and so much more.

Janie Hynson2023-06-17T12:25:51-04:00June 17th, 2023|Agrophile, CEFS Happenings, E-News, Farm to School, News|

Meet Bevelyn Ukah: New Director for CEFS Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System (CORE)

Meet Bevelyn Afor Ukah, our new Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System (CORE) Director for the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)! In her new role, Ukah will be leading the CORE team, advancing CEFS’ racial equity goals, and evaluating impacts of these initiatives.

Abigail Sherrod2023-06-19T15:30:41-04:00June 17th, 2023|Agrophile, CEFS Happenings, E-News, News|

Celebrating Asian-American & Pacific Islander History Month – Catching up with Isabel Lu

In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System (CORE) Apprentice and Artist, Isabel Lu, shares her interdisciplinary journey in creating collaborative spaces with community – through food, art, and identity.

Marcello Cappellazzi2024-03-18T12:29:43-04:00May 24th, 2023|Agrophile, BIPOC Leadership Series, Uncategorized|

Bevelyn Afor Ukah Awarded NC State Chancellor’s Creating Community Award

On April 17, 2023, Bevelyn Afor Ukah, Interim Director of the CEFS Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System and Youth Food Systems Coordinator for the Food Youth Initiative, received the NC State University Chancellor's Creating Community "Outstanding Staff Award".

Janie Hynson2023-04-21T11:49:45-04:00April 20th, 2023|Agrophile, Food Youth Initiative, News|