Events
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Lunch and Learn: Seasonal Maintenance of Warm-Season Crops
VirtualCEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension are happy to announce the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Liaison, will discuss how to care for warm-season crops, including best management practices for planting, regular maintenance for plant health, trellis options, fertilization and harvesting for several common summer fruits and [...]
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2026 Paid Agricultural Experiential Learning Program for K-14 Teachers
N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Road Greensboro, NC 27401 3020 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NCPlease apply to join us in supporting NC full-time K-14 teachers, staff, and administrators (must be full-time employees with school districts) to engage in a 3-day innovative agricultural experiential learning program. This training is open to all disciplines. Each group will consist of approximately 15 participants. Program Dates: April 17-19 (group 1) and April 24-26 (group 2) [...]
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Earth Day Ag Showcase at the Small Farm Unit
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day with CEFS at Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro! CEFS is proud to host an Earth Day celebration at the Small Farm Unit of Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro. Families, students, and community members are invited to explore hands-on activities that connect farming, the environment, technology, and health. A special highlight of this [...]
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Twilight Farm Tour: Stonewall Bakery/Fields of Happiness – Swannanoa, NC
FeaturedBoost Your Farm's Bottom Line: Diversify for New Revenue Streams! Is your farm relying on a single source of income? In today's dynamic agricultural landscape, diversification is key to resilience and growth. Join us and the folks at Stonewall Bakery/Fields of Happiness in Swannanoa for an insightful seminar and tour designed to help you unlock [...]
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Twilight Farm Tour: Hidden Hollow Hemp Farm – Making Small Farms Profitable Through Adaptability
FeaturedHidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm is a small mountain farming operation that is adapting and diversifying its income stream and growing techniques to include agritourism, herbalism and regenerative farming. The aim is to tap into not only season extension and efficiency, but shifting to growing on steep, heavily wooded slopes with minimal forest disruption [...]
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Road Ready: Food Truck Fundamentals
FeaturedWatauga County Agricultural Conference Center 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC , NC, United StatesNew DATE! April 30th! Registration information will be available soon! Get ready to roll into the world of food trucks and learn the secrets of success at Road Ready: Food Truck Fundamentals! Ready to put your food truck dreams in gear? On April 30th you’ll have the opportunity to meet with the experts who can [...]
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Twilight Farms Tours: Mighty Gnome Market Garden
FeaturedTwilight Farms Tours Join EMFS, and the Haywood Community College Small Business Center as we meet two Haywood farmers with Unique Market and Production Practices. Please note that farm tours are open only to owners of currently operating farms. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mighty Gnome Market Garden This farm plans its CSA from [...]
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Navigating Your Food Business Series
Featured Navigating Your Food Business SeriesNavigating Your Food Business: A Success Series in 2026 Series Introduction Webinar March 24, 6-7:30pm, Zoom This session is your direct roadmap to the resources available in North Carolina and future education opportunities in this series. Insights on Process Authority and laboratory services Introduction to food regulation in North Carolina Who is available to help [...]
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Navigating Your Food Business Series
Featured Navigating Your Food Business SeriesNavigating Your Food Business: A Success Series in 2026 Series Introduction Webinar March 24, 6-7:30pm, Zoom This session is your direct roadmap to the resources available in North Carolina and future education opportunities in this series. Insights on Process Authority and laboratory services Introduction to food regulation in North Carolina Who is available to help [...]
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Navigating Your Food Business Series
Featured Navigating Your Food Business SeriesNavigating Your Food Business: A Success Series in 2026 Series Introduction Webinar March 24, 6-7:30pm, Zoom This session is your direct roadmap to the resources available in North Carolina and future education opportunities in this series. Insights on Process Authority and laboratory services Introduction to food regulation in North Carolina Who is available to help [...]