NC State Day of Giving

Join CEFS for NC State Day of Giving!  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 23, 2022 for NC State Day of Giving. CEFS is participating as part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) team. NC State Day of Giving is an annual, daylong fundraising event. For 24 hours, the Wolfpack comes together [...]

NC State Graduate Student Fellowship Info Session

Are you a Graduate Student at NC State University? Do you want recognition and funding for your research on sustainable agriculture and local food systems? Come learn about the CEFS fellowship for Graduate Students at NC State University! You will hear from current CEFS fellows. When: April 18th, 5:00 PM on Zoom In-person social at [...]

Small Farm Unit Demonstration Day

CEFS, Small Farm Unit 201 Stevens Mill Rd Goldsboro, NC 27530 201 Stevens Mill Rd, Goldsboro, NC, NC, United States

Join us for a wonderful, informative, and in-person visit to the Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC! What: Small Farm Unit Demonstration Day When: Wednesday, July 13th, 8:00am – 2:00pm (lunch provided) Where: Small Farm Unit, 201 Stevens Mill Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27530 Registration: Required. Register below or HERE. Agenda: Click here to download the [...]

No Till Production Demonstration at the Agroecology Education Farm

NC State Agroecology Education Farm 4400 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

This event will showcase small scale no-till vegetable production and discuss the benefits of no-till production for soil health. Participants will get the opportunity to tour the Agroecology Farm no-till cropping production system and the equipment that we use. [raw] [/raw] Date and time Tue, July 26, 2022 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Location [...]

Film Screening Event: Financial Impacts of Climate-Resilient Agriculture in North Carolina

Join us for a short-film screening highlighting the experience of three North Carolina farms adopting climate-resilient agriculture practices. You will experience an engaging session with the three farmers and their extension agents. You can expect to come away with a better understanding of climate-resilient practices and the financial impacts they have on North Carolina farms.  [...]

Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change: A Call to Action

NC State James B. Hunt Jr. Library 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, United States

What innovative agricultural research and farming practices can lead to resilient agricultural systems under a changing climate in North Carolina? How can community-based food systems contribute to climate resiliency in our state? How can policies and practices be informed by a holistic and science-based understanding of climate change? The CEFS Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems, [...]

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Grant Application Information Session

Are you seeking financial support and considering applying for grants from government agencies to enhance your production, marketing, or other activities? Join Dr. Liang, virtually, for a Grant Application Information Session on Monday, Aug. 22, 6-7 pm or Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6-7 pm. The same information will be covered at each session so feel free to attend [...]

Farm Business Roundtable: Resources for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs

EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and your Small Business Center Director invites you to attend a roundtable discussion about funding opportunities and support services for agribusiness entrepreneurs.  Join us, and representatives from: Farm Service Agency Natural Resource and Conservation NC Department of Agriculture  NC Cooperative Extension ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) and/or Western NC Food Justice Initiative [...]

Farm to Fork Charlotte

Farm to Fork Picnic in the Garden is back in Charlotte! We will be returning to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on September 25th, 4-7pm, with a stellar lineup of over 30 chef & farmer pairings, plus many of the finest Carolina distillers, vintners, and brewers. Chefs will be teamed up with a farmer or an artisan [...]

CEFS Registered Apprenticeships Interest Session (for Farmers and Apprentices)

Come learn about the Center for Environmental Farming Systems' two registered apprenticeship programs with new cohorts beginning in early 2023. Boots on the Ground: North Carolina’s Veteran Farmer Registered Apprenticeship Sustainable Vegetable Production Registered Apprenticeship We are offering Interest Sessions for Farmers and Apprentices on the following dates. October 25, 3-4pm Click here to register. [...]