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 States

Please 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 [...]

2024 NC Choices Carolina Meat Conference

Appalachian State University Boone, NC, United States

The 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 [...]

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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 [...]

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SLOW ART TOUR WITH GAIL BELVETT

August 15, 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST   at NorthStar - Church of the Arts, Durham, N.C. REGISTER FOR THE SLOW ART TOUR HERE   

Lunch and Learn: Growing and Maintenance of Common Fall and Winter Crops

Virtual

Join 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, August 20th Where: Zoom Click here to register.

Free

AgriTourism for Working Farms Tours: Tour Three – KT’s Orchard

Tour Three - KT's Orchard KT and her family own a thriving orchard and honey business. The pick-your-own berry and apple operations add significant revenue along with KT’s farm store. Come with closed toe shoes and be ready to have a romp and shop! DETAILS The farm tour of KT's Orchard takes place 5:30 to [...]

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