Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change: A Call to Action
NC State James B. Hunt Jr. Library 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, United StatesWhat innovative agricultural research and farming practices can lead to resilient agricultural systems under a changing climate in North Carolina? How can community-based food systems contribute to climate resiliency in our state? How can policies and practices be informed by a holistic and science-based understanding of climate change? The CEFS Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems, [...]
Grant Application Information Session
Are you seeking financial support and considering applying for grants from government agencies to enhance your production, marketing, or other activities? Join Dr. Liang, virtually, for a Grant Application Information Session on Monday, Aug. 22, 6-7 pm or Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6-7 pm. The same information will be covered at each session so feel free to attend [...]
Farm to School: Racial Equity Training Session 2 – Language Analysis & Speak Up
Farm to School: Racial Equity Training Session 2 Language Analysis & Speak Up How do our communication preferences, styles, patterns disrupt or support systemic racism? How can we better prepare ourselves and our community members to speak-up and challenge biased language and actions? How can we prepare to respond to push back when we do [...]
Farm to School: Racial Equity Training Session 3 – History and Policy
Farm to School: Racial Equity Training Session 3 History and Policy: Racial Wealth Gap Simulation How have policies shaped inequity in our systems? How is racism structural? How are agricultural policies upholding structural racism? What types of policies would you design to center lived experiences and offer remedies? REGISTER HERE Note: If you [...]
Farm Business Roundtable: Resources for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and your Small Business Center Director invites you to attend a roundtable discussion about funding opportunities and support services for agribusiness entrepreneurs. Join us, and representatives from: Farm Service Agency Natural Resource and Conservation NC Department of Agriculture NC Cooperative Extension ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) and/or Western NC Food Justice Initiative [...]
Farm to Fork Charlotte
Farm to Fork Picnic in the Garden is back in Charlotte! We will be returning to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on September 25th, 4-7pm, with a stellar lineup of over 30 chef & farmer pairings, plus many of the finest Carolina distillers, vintners, and brewers. Chefs will be teamed up with a farmer or an artisan [...]
CEFS Registered Apprenticeships Interest Session (for Farmers and Apprentices)
Come learn about the Center for Environmental Farming Systems' two registered apprenticeship programs with new cohorts beginning in early 2023. Boots on the Ground: North Carolina’s Veteran Farmer Registered Apprenticeship Sustainable Vegetable Production Registered Apprenticeship We are offering Interest Sessions for Farmers and Apprentices on the following dates. October 25, 3-4pm Click here to register. [...]
Cover Crops at CEFS Small Farm Unit Film Screening
VirtualJoin us to watch a short video on using cover crops at the CEFS Small Farm Unit followed by an expert panel discussion!
N.C. PSI Hack-a-Thon
Plant Sciences Building Plant Sciences Building, NC State University, 840 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin us for the N.C. PSI Hack-a-thon at NC State to accelerate agricultural sustainability using machine learning, 3D printing and more!
Introductory Racial Equity in the Food System Training (2 Day Training)
VirtualJoin us for our multi-day, virtual racial equity in the food system training. This training will offer a shared language, a shared framework, and a shared history for understanding how racism and systemic barriers inhibit equity in the food system.