Workshops and Educational Programs
Farming for Ecological Outcomes
VirtualJoin us for a webinar describing the effects of long-term farming system choices on soil organic matter, nutrient cycling, and more!
Small Farm Unit Demonstration Day
CEFS, Small Farm Unit 201 Stevens Mill Rd Goldsboro, NC 27530 201 Stevens Mill Rd, Goldsboro, NC, NC, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Cover Crops at CEFS Small Farm Unit Film Screening
VirtualJoin us to watch a short video on using cover crops at the CEFS Small Farm Unit followed by an expert panel discussion!
N.C. PSI Hack-a-Thon
Plant Sciences Building Plant Sciences Building, NC State University, 840 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin us for the N.C. PSI Hack-a-thon at NC State to accelerate agricultural sustainability using machine learning, 3D printing and more!
Introductory Racial Equity in the Food System Training (2 Day Training)
VirtualJoin us for our multi-day, virtual racial equity in the food system training. This training will offer a shared language, a shared framework, and a shared history for understanding how racism and systemic barriers inhibit equity in the food system.
Seasonal Maintenance of Major Fruit and Vegetable Crops Webinar
VirtualThis FREE “Seasonal Maintenance of Major Fruit and Vegetable Crops” webinar will focus on four common summer crops and four common fall/winter crops.
Blueberry Pruning Webinar
VirtualJoin us for an hour-long presentation and discussion on blueberry pruning from a panel of experts. Join us for a short video demonstration on pruning blueberry bushes led by Research Specialist Bill Cline. Since 1995 Bill has served as the Blueberry Extension Horticulturist for NC State, supporting Cooperative Extension agents statewide. Cline also maintains [...]
FORGING OUR FOOD FUTURE 2023 Community Food Gathering
Rocky Mount Event Center 285 NE Main St, Rocky Mount, NC, United StatesThe Community Food Gathering is Community Food Strategies’ signature statewide event which brings together farm and food system leaders, public service and nonprofit leaders, local food councils, key partners, and community food advocates across the state.
Lunch and Learn: Soil Health
Please join Melissa Bell, Liaison for CEFS Field Research Facility, and John Lyttle, NC Cooperative Extension Agent for Durham County for their Lunch and Learn webinar on Soil Health. We will focus on soil health, fertilization, cover crops, biology vs. chemistry, fungi, compost, and NCDA Soil Test. There will be plenty of time for questions [...]
Lunch and Learn: Common Diseases and Pests of Common Food Crops
Join Melissa Bell: Center for Environmental Farming Systems Research, Outreach and Education and John Lyttle: NC Cooperative Extension, Durham County - Agriculture Agent (Small Farms & Local Foods) for the 4th installment of their Lunch and Learn Webinar series. We will be discussing some pests and pathogens of common NC vegetable crops and options for control. When: 12 p.m. [...]