CEFS Author Series: Gary Nabhan Lecture- “Conservation You Can Taste: The Role of Ethnobiologists in the Collaborative Conservation of Food Diversity”
JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, United StatesCEFS Author Series Presents: Gary Nabhan, Ethnobiologist - MacArthur Fellow and Kellogg Chair, University of Arizona This lecture, "Conservation You Can Taste: The Role of Ethnobiologists in the Collaborative Conservation of Food Diversity", will highlight the fundamental role ethnobiologists have played in conservation collaborations with indigenous communities, farmers, and chefs to revive and adapt traditional [...]
Postharvest Handling Workshop – Black Mountain – CANCELLED
New Sprout Organic Farms 190 Eastside Dr. , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesCANCELLED Postharvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life Workshop – Black Mountain Register Online: CANCELLED Registration Deadline: October 10, 2016 To download a printable flyer for this workshop, please click HERE. The economic success of fruit and vegetable production is highly dependent on postharvest quality preservation. When marketing fresh fruits and vegetables, understanding the processes affecting product [...]
Farm to Feast Dinner at the NC State Agroecology Education Farm – Raleigh, NC
NC State Agroecology Education Farm 4400 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin us for our first annual Farm to Feast Dinner at the NC State Agroecology Education Farm. You can’t get any more local than this as nationally acclaimed NC State Dining chefs prepare a three-course feast with fall produce directly from the farm. Highlights include a tour of the farm, an interactive cooking demonstration from [...]
2016 Grassroots Leadership Conference – N.C. A&T, Greensboro NC
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Alumni-Foundation Event Center 200 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro, NC, United StatesRegistration is currently open for the 2016 Grassroots Leadership Conference! Theme: Community Leadership: Creating Young and Adult Partnerships Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016 Time: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. | Program starts at 9 a.m. and concludes by 3 p.m. Location: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni-Foundation Event Center 200 N. Benbow Road, [...]
Season Extension with High Tunnels – Maximizing Use & Increasing Profits – Jefferson, NC
Ashe County Cooperative Extension Center (and Area Farms) 134 Government Circle, Suite 202, Jefferson, NC, United StatesSeason Extension with High Tunnels - Maximizing Use & Producing Profits Register Online: http://go.ncsu.edu/season-extension-11-21-reg Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 17 Registration Payment Option: Credit Cards: CEFS can now accept credit cards for your registration fees. Visit https://commerce.cashnet.com/NCSUCEFS, click on the “Season Extension with High Tunnels (11/21 Jefferson, NC)” tab and follow the directions. Checks: Please make checks payable to “NC [...]
Fresh Produce Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Workshop Series
NC Cooperative Extension Harnett County Center 126 Alexander Drive, Lillington, NC, United StatesFresh Produce Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Workshop Series To Register: http://go.ncsu.edu/harnettgap2016 Registration Deadline: November 25 Registration Payment: Registration is $40 (check or money order ONLY; made payable to Harnett County Cooperative Extension) and includes lunch both days. Registration Information: Space is limited. In order to secure your space on the tour, your registration fee is required within 10 [...]
Season Extension with High and Low Tunnels – Maximizing Use & Producing Profits – Jackson Springs, NC
Sandhills Research Station 2148 Windblow Road, Jackson Springs, NC, United StatesSeason Extension with High and Low Tunnels - Maximizing Use & Producing Profits THIS WORKSHOP IS ALMOST FULL. FIRST TWO REGISTERED, PAID PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE A CONFIRMED SPOT. Register Online: http://go.ncsu.edu/season-extension-12-12-reg Registration Deadline: Monday, December 12, 2016 Registration Payment Option: Credit Cards: CEFS can now accept credit cards for your registration fees. Visit https://commerce.cashnet.com/NCSUCEFS, click on the “Season Extension with High and [...]
Season Extension with High Tunnels
Onslow County Extension Office & Incubator Farm 4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC, United StatesSeason Extension with High Tunnels THIS WORKSHOP IS OFFICIALLY FULL. We encourage you to sign up for one of our other upcoming high tunnel workshops: Using High Tunnels for Season Extension: Introduction & Special Topics March 27 at Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Office, Concord March 28 at NC Agricultural & Technical State University Farm, Greensboro [...]
Hands-on Blueberry Pruning Workshop Featuring Dr. Bill Cline
CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United StatesHands-on Blueberry Pruning Workshop by Dr. Bill Cline *** NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD FROM 3:00-5:00PM *** Register Online: http://go.ncsu.edu/blueberry-2-28 *** Note: Everyone must complete the above registration form regardless of form of payment. *** Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 26, 2017 (but walk-ins welcome) Registration Fee: $10 Registration Payment Option: Credit Cards: CEFS can now accept credit [...]
Small Farms Week at North Carolina A&T
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityRegistration is open for the 31st annual Small Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s tribute to small–scale agriculture, which kicks off March 19 with a timely theme: growing a safe, sustainable food system. Sponsored by The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina A&T , Small Farms Week will be celebrated [...]