Workshops and Educational Programs
Farming Solar Farms: Exploring Solar Grazing With Sheep
Whether you're a seasoned sheep producer or just exploring ways to diversify your farm there are growing opportunities to partner with solar companies for forage management on solar farms.
Putting the Farm in Solar Farm: Managing Operations & Maintenance on Solar Sites by Grazing with Sheep
Join experienced solar graziers as they discuss grazing techniques and explore equipment options for managing sheep on solar installations.
Organic Commodities Field Day
Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesJoin us for a half-day event out on the farm to learn about the exciting organic commodities research on Cherry Research Farm.
Soil Your Underwear: Tests for Soil Biodiversity and Soil Health
Join us and a panel of soil experts to learn about "indicators" and tests you can perform in your own backyard to determine the health and biodiversity of your soil.
Designing a Food Forest for Your Backyard
VirtualJoin us and a panel of agroecology and permaculture experts to learn about food forests and design ideas for a small backyard space.
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.