Art Call FOR UPROOT 2024 SUMMER EVENT SHOWCASE
OPEN: May 15 - CLOSE: June 14, 2024 (**This deadline has been extended.) CEFS Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System (CORE)’s “Art as Method,” in collaboration with DurmPAC, invites local BIPOC artists and community members of all ages and spaces to submit art pieces for the upcoming show, “UPROOT: BIPOC Visions of Our [...]
Experiential Learning Program at CEFS Small Farm Unit for K-14 NC Educators and Administrators
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesPlease apply to join us for a new project supporting NC full-time K-14 teachers, staff, and administrators to engage in a 5-day innovative agricultural experiential learning program at the CEFS Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC. This training is open for all disciplines. Each group will consist of 15 participants. The program is funded by [...]
Lunch and Learn: Incorporating Agroforestry and Food Forests into your Landscape or Farm
VirtualJoin us for a one hour zoom webinar on various gardening topics hosted by Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education and Outreach Liaison and John Lyttle, Agriculture Extension Agent. When: 12 p.m. -1 p.m., Tuesday, June 18th Where: Zoom Click here to register.
In-Between: Cultural Food Ways and Solidarity
Please join the In-Between session led by and Bevelyn Ukah community partner Ree Ree Wei. The topic will be: “Cultural Food Ways and Solidarity”. The invite to the meeting will be sent via email to past participants of CORE Racial Equity learning opportunities. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact [...]
CANCELLED – Small Farm Unit Field Day
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesCANCELLED DUE TO DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS Join us for a Field Day at the Small Farm Unit to learn about our work with specialty vegetable crops, cover crops and soil-building practices, biodegradable mulch, beekeeping, and more. When: Thursday, July 11, 2024 (1-8pm) & Friday, July 12, 2024 (8am-2pm) Where: Center for Environmental Farming Systems Small [...]
Blind Contour & Soundscape Art Workshop featuring Saba Taj + Adé x Dynasim
July 25, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST at NorthStar - Church of the Arts, Durham N.C. REGISTER FOR BLIND CONTOUR & SOUNDSCAPE WORKSHOP HERE
2024 NC Choices Carolina Meat Conference
Appalachian State University Boone, NC, United StatesThe Carolina Meat Conference supports a growing community committed to supporting sustainable food production through fostering regenerative production practices, advancing market opportunities, and increasing customer access to pasture-based meats.
AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour One – Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa
Tour One - Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Learn how this unique pork production farm pivoted during Covid to add a unique glamping and camping operation on the Pigeon River. In 2021 they diversified into agritourism by offering primitive camping and farm tours. Pork sales soared along with a consistent stream of revenue. DETAILS The farm tour [...]
CROCHET WORKSHOP FEATURING SUZY HASANIN
August 8, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM EST at NorthStar - Church of the Arts, Durham N.C. REGISTER FOR CROCHET WORKSHOP HERE
AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Two – Sustainabillies
Tour Two - Sustainabillies This vibrant farm grows organic produce and herbs and is also home to a forge and classroom space. Come see how this busy family integrates educational programming into their dynamic income stream. DETAILS The farm tour of Sustainabillies takes place 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There is no charge for the farm [...]