Events
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March SERV Safe: Food Safety Manager’s Course & Exam EBCI County
FeaturedGinger Lynn Welch Complex 810 Acquoni Rd Cherokee, NC 28719 Ginger Lynn Welch Complex 810 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, United StatesThis program is for foodservice managers and supervisory staff in any foodservice establishment. Join instructor, Kimberly Terrell, Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Macon County Cooperative Extension Office, as she teaches the SERV Safe course and facilitates the SERV Safe exam at the EBCI Extension. (Ginger Lynn Welch Complex, 810 Acquoni Rd. Cherokee, NC 28719) [...]
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Twilight Farms Tours – Ten Acre Farms
FeaturedJoin 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. Tour One - Ten Acre Farm The Ten Acre Garden offers visitors the chance to [...]
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N.C. A&T Small Farms Week 2026: Deep Roots, Strong Future – 40 Years of Small Farm Impact
Join Us for Small Farms Week 2026! Dates: March 22nd, 2026- March 28th, 2026 Theme: Deep Roots, Strong Future: 40 Years of Small Farm Impact North Carolina A&T State University Cooperative Extension invites farmers, agricultural enthusiasts, and community members to participate in Small Farms Week 2026, celebrating the future of farming with this [...]
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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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NC State Day of Giving 2026
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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 to help NC State achieve more: greater opportunities, [...]
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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 (SOLD OUT)
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States*Registration for this event is now closed* Celebrate 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, [...]
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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 [...]