Food Truck Boot Camp
2260 Old Mission Rd 2260 Old Mission Rd, Whittier, NC, United StatesThe Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) project and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce will be hosting a Food Truck Boot Camp in Cherokee, NC. This comprehensive training event, scheduled for March 10-13, 2025, is designed to provide aspiring food truck owners and entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills needed to [...]
Successful Grant Writing
Haywood Community College - Regional High Technology Center 112 Industrial Park Dr, 3000 Bldg, Room 3022, Waynesville, NC, United StatesSpeaker: Jess Mrugala, NC Cooperative Extension, Empowering Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) Grants can be successful methods for accessing capital for new or existing farm or food businesses, but it can be a challenge to know where to start. This workshop will walk you through the process of finding the right grants for your business, provide tools for writing [...]
CORE In-Between: Mutual Aid in Latine Communities
Please join the In-Between session anchored by Kathleen Wood. The topic will be: “Mutual Aid in Latine Communities”. 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 CEFSCORE_INFO@NCSU.EDU. ________________________________ In Between sessions are [...]
So You Want to Start a Farm? Now What?
Are you thinking about starting a farm and feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This one-half day workshop can help. It is designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not). Thoughtfully defining your goals and strategy before you start farming can prevent [...]
N.C. A&T Small Farms Week 2025: Next Gen Agriculture
N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Road Greensboro, NC 27401 3020 McConnell Road, Greensboro, NCJoin Us for Small Farms Week 2025! Date: March 23rd, 2025- March 29th, 2025 Theme: Next Gen Agriculture North Carolina A&T State University Cooperative Extension invites farmers, agricultural enthusiasts, and community members to participate in Small Farms Week 2025, celebrating the future of farming with this year’s theme, "Next Gen Agriculture." Why [...]
2025 Farm to ECE Institute
Meredith College 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesInstitute: Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9:00am-4:30pm Location: Meredith College | 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607 Registration: Click here to register Attend the Institute to... - Network with Farm to ECE leaders and continue growing our movement in NC! - Better understand the importance of community outreach, collaboration, and mentoring relationships in Farm to ECE [...]
Cover Crop and Soil Health Workshop
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesJoin CEFS to learn about the basics of cover crops, termination methods and equipment, and managing cover crops profitably. Participants will observe our cover crop and soil health field study. There will also be a soil health demo including rainfall simulator, soil monoliths, soil fertility testing, soil respiration and biology testing, interactive soil mapping station, [...]
Lunch and Learn: Seasonal Maintenance of Warm Season Fruit and Vegetable Crops
VirtualCEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension are happy to announce the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2025. Join Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Liaison and John Lyttle, Agriculture Extension Agent, as they discuss methods for growing the highest-quality summer fruit and vegetables. When: 12 p.m. -1 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Where: Zoom [...]
CORE In-Between: Poetry and Writing as a Liberatory Practice
Please join the In-Between session anchored by Abbey Piner. The topic will be: “Poetry and Writing as a Liberatory Practice (BIPOC Poets / Voices)”. 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 [...]
CORE Lunch & Lived Experiences: Celebrating Community through Food
Transplanting Traditions Community Farm 2912 B Jones Ferry Rd., Chapel Hills, NC, United StatesPlease join the In-Between session anchored by Bevelyn Ukah & Ree Ree Wei. The topic will be: “Lunch & Lived Experiences" at Transplanting Traditions Community Farm" - Celebrating Community through Food. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - RSVP BY MAY 1ST 2025 REGISTRATION LINK - https://forms.gle/gadvm8vpuGDXrShX9 ________________________________ In Between sessions are our community of practice. We invite anyone [...]