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SUMMARY:Pasture Pork Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in raising “Pastured Pork”? Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC Choices for a workshop and tour on Thursday\, June 25 from 9:00-4:00 at the NC A&T State University Farm Pavilion\, 3020 McConnell Road\, Greensboro. Registration is required: \nRegister on Eventbrite. \nThe cost is $20 and includes lunch. \nTopics covered include:\n\nbreed selection\nherd management\npasture management\nhoop housing\nfeeding and nutrition\nthe Meat Business\na farm tour\n\nSpeakers are: Dr Derrick Coble NC A&T State University; Lee Menius & Sarah Blacklin NC Choices Program; Silvana Pietromosli NC State Animal Science Department. \nContact April Bowman\, Stokes County Livestock Agent at 336-593-8179 or awbowman@ncsu.edu or Brandon Hartman\, Rockingham County Livestock Agent at 336-520-2548 or bthartma@ncsu.edu with questions.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/pasture-pork-workshop-2/
LOCATION:N.C. A&T State University Farm Pavilion\, 3020 McConnell Rd.\, Greensboro\, NC 27401\, 3020 McConnell Rd\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27401\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEFS,NC Choices
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SUMMARY:Agri-KidsFest at Marbles Kids Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS at the 2026 Agri-KidsFest at Marbles Kids Museum! \nFor many years\, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) has celebrated the bounty of North Carolina through our signature Farm to Fork Picnic. This year\, we’re excited to introduce Grounded and Growing: A CEFS Farm to Fork Series\, a year-long initiative designed to bridge the gap between high-level research and community action. As part of this series\, we are transforming Marbles Kids Museum into a living\, breathing farm to fork discovery zone for our Grounded and Growing: Agri-KidsFest. \nJoin us for an all-ages takeover of the museum floor. Kids become “Junior Insiders” as they navigate the journey from seed to smoothie through hands-on labs\, high-tech farm exhibits and interactive play! \nLocation: Marbles Kids Museum\, Raleigh\, NC \nDate and Time: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 from 10am to 2pm \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/agri-kidsfest-at-marbles-kids-museum/
LOCATION:Marbles Kids Museum\, 201 East Hargett Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Farm to Fork
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Seasonal Maintenance of Cool Season Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. \nMelissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, will discuss how to care for common cool-season crops including information about planting\, fertilization\, pest management\, and cold weather protection unique to winter harvested or overwintering crops. This session is ideal for growers who want to grow food in the winter months. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, August 4\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-seasonal-maintenance-of-cool-season-crops/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Lunch and Learns
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SUMMARY:The Grounded Table - How Pasture-Raised Meat Supports Farms\, Food and the Land
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with NC’s top food system experts for a roadmap on sourcing sustainably\, supporting local meat systems and understanding the future of NC ag with The Grounded Table webinar. \nIn this session\, Melissa Bell will host a conversation with guest speakers Sarah Blacklin and Lee Menius from NC Choices as well as Noah Ranells\, NC FarmLink Director & Extension Associate\, as they explore the role of pasture-raised meat in supporting farms\, food systems\, and land stewardship. Participants will gain insight into the “why” behind pasture-raised systems\, along with an insider’s perspective on how to find\, source\, and buy directly from local farmers. This session is ideal for anyone looking to better understand and support North Carolina’s local meat economy. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Thursday\, August 6\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here. \nSign up for our email list to be notified when registration opens for other The Grounded Table webinars.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/the-grounded-table-how-pasture-raised-meat-supports-farms-food-and-the-land/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Farm to Fork
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. \nMelissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, will explore techniques such as row covers and succession planting to extend harvests into late seasons. Learn research-based strategies to continue harvesting greens\, root crops\, and other hardy vegetables. This session is ideal for growers seeking year-round productivity. Caterpillar tunnels will be highlighted.  \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-season-extension-2/
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