As CEFS’ Boots on the Ground: NC Veteran Farmer Apprenticeship comes to a close, please join us as we honor the growth, resilience, and enduring connection between service, soil, and self with Grounded in Purpose: A Photographic Journey of Veteran Farmers.

This powerful photo exhibition showcases the stories of veterans and active-duty soldiers who have transitioned from military service into agriculture through the CEFS Registered Apprenticeship Programs and the Cumberland County Soldiers to Agriculture Program.

Featuring images from both initiatives and highlighting the growth of alumni on their agricultural journeys, this exhibition offers a personal glimpse into how veterans cultivate fresh starts while tending to the land.

When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 4pm-6pm (Hors d’oeuvres and mocktails sponsored by the NC State Plant Sciences Initiative to be served)

(Note: The photos will be on display throughout the Plant Sciences Building for the remainder of November.)

Where: NC State Plant Sciences Building, First Floor,
840 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

Register Here

Parking: Visitors to campus must park in designated visitor pay lots on campus. The best location to park when visiting the Plant Sciences Building is the visitor parking section of the Partners Way Deck. Parking is free on campus after 5pm.

Get Involved: To learn more about the Sustainable Vegetable Production Registered Apprenticeship at CEFS visit go.ncsu.edu/cefs-vegetable-apprenticeship. Sign up for our Career Pathways email list to be notified about upcoming apprenticeship opportunities for Veterans and other aspiring farmers. Interested in supporting these programs? Visit go.ncsu.edu/cefs-educational-programs.

This apprenticeship pilot program was funded by a USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant and a donation from International Farming.