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SUMMARY:Food is the Product for Sale: Agribusiness Series
DESCRIPTION:Agribusiness Series\nJoin EMFS\, and the Small Business Center as we explore topics essential to farmers and the small businesses that work with farmers and food. \nFood is the Product for Sale\nSpeaker: Dani Black\n\nSeeing business planning as a process (rather than an overwhelming project) helps articulate concept\, organize the work\, and connect to resources to build a strong foundation. Busting the myth that food business is necessarily risky\, this class focuses on what is different: rules and regs\, key financial metrics and operational realities. Join us for this interactive\, engaging webinar with food business expert Dani Black.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/food-is-the-product-for-sale-agribusiness-series/
CATEGORIES:CEFS,EMFS,Workshops and Educational Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Lauffer - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University & Center for Environmental Farming Systems North Carolina Growing Together Project":MAILTO:lwlauffe@ncsu.edu
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SUMMARY:The Grounded Table - A Practical Guide for Winter Composting at Home
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) for an inspiring\, interactive hour with Sara Davarbakhsh\, M.S.\, NCEE\, Environmental Education Program Coordinator\, for the winter installment of our Grounded Table webinar series. This month\, we are diving deep into Backyard Composting. \nWhen the temperature drops\, our gardens might slow down—but our food waste doesn’t! In fact\, winter is the perfect time to master the art of composting\, close the loop on household waste\, and prepare your soil for a thriving spring harvest. Whether you are looking to start your very first bin\, troubleshoot a frozen winter pile\, or understand the science behind turning kitchen scraps into “black gold” for your garden\, this session will give you practical\, stress-free tools to become a better environmental steward. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here. Please note: All registrants will receive the webinar recording by email following the event. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nWinter Composting 101: How to successfully maintain\, balance and protect your compost pile through the cold North Carolina winter months.\nThe Science of Soil & Waste: A simple\, breakdown of how integrated waste management works and why diverting food scraps from landfills is one of the most impactful choices you can make for the planet.\nPractical Tips for Every Space: Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small patio\, learn how to make composting accessible\, clean and odor-free.\n\nFeatured Speaker: \nSara Davarbakhsh\, M.S.\, NCEE Award-Winning Environmental Educator & Sustainability Expert \nWe are thrilled to welcome an absolute powerhouse in the field of environmental stewardship to The Grounded Table. Voted NC Environmental Educator of the Year\, our featured speaker brings over 20 years of public sector experience in natural resource management and sustainable development. Holding a Master of Science in Water and Environmental Engineering\, she blends rigorous scientific expertise with a deeply pragmatic\, real-world approach to everyday sustainability. Her passion is helping communities protect their local ecosystems through accessible\, actionable environmental stewardship. \nA live audience Q&A session will follow the presentation. Register today to secure your spot and receive the live broadcast link! All registered participants will receive the link to view the recording.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/the-grounded-table-a-practical-guide-for-winter-composting-at-home/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Farm to Fork,Grounded Table
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