Workshops and Educational Programs
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. [...]
Small Farm Unit Demonstration & Field Day
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesJoin us for a Demonstration and Field Day at the Small Farm Unit. When: Thu, Jul 13, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pre-Field Day Workshop: Wed, Jul 12, 2023, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (***Please note: the Pre-Field Day Workshop on July 12th is sold out. Tickets are still available for the Field Day [...]
Organic Commodities Field Day
Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesThis in-person event will cover new research on organic sunflower production including variety trials, pest management, nitrogen rate, and plant densities. We will also highlight new work on soy, organic fiber hemp production and more!
Lunch & Learn: Weeds & Management
VirtualThis webinar will cover common agricultural weeds and cultural and organic control of weeds in your garden.
The Role of Underserved Producers in the Bioeconomy
N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Road Greensboro, NC 27401 3020 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NCJoin N.C. A&T State University for a groundbreaking conference exploring The Role of Underserved Producers in the Bioeconomy. This event brings together researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of promoting bioeconomy and strategic development for underserved farmers.
Food Animal Innovation Summit
THE STATEVIEW HOTEL MARRIOTT AUTOGRAPH COLLECTIONThe Food Animal Innovation Summit brings together industry and academic leaders in food animal production. This year's Summit will focus on sustainable protein production.