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CEFS news, announcements, press releases and media coverage.
New Publication: Soil Microbial Composition Responds to Diverse Long-Term Management Systems
A June 2025 article, published in Pedosphere, examines soil microbial activity, diversity, composition, and predicted functionality across a 24-year experimental period at CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility located at Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro, NC.
Lunchtime Discovery Series: Agroecology for Sustainable Food Systems in NC
Dr. Michelle Schroeder-Moreno was the May 28, 2025 speaker for a Lunchtime Discovery Series hosted by the N.C. DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences.
Horticulture Technician
The Research Technician – Horticulture provides technical, hands-on support for top-ranked integrated field research and educational programs involving the North Carolina A&T State University Agricultural Research program, and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems Small Farm Unit, in Goldsboro, NC.
Temporary CEFS Event Associate
CEFS is hiring an Event Associate to provide technical day-to-day customer service and support of the operations of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) in particular, providing event management support services to program staff.
Website Updates in Response to Federal Requirements
To align with recent federal requirements, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems is conducting a review of website content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As a result, you may notice changes to certain pages of our website effective February 21, 2025.
Program Coordinator or Extension Technician – Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
N.C. A&T is hiring a full-time Temporary Program Coordinator or Extension Technician (11 months) – Agriculture and Natural Resource Management.
Postdoctoral Scholar – Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture
Dr. Biswanath Dari is seeking a dynamic Postdoctoral Research scholar to spearhead a groundbreaking applied research and extension project focused on advancing climate-resilient agriculture.
Mountain Communities Rise: EmPOWERing Food Systems After Hurricane Helene
In response to the devastation of the WNC region, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS), an initiative of CEFS, awarded $100,000 of its small business grant funds to assist farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
CEFS Shines at the 2025 N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference
Many faculty and staff affiliated with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) participated in the 2025 North Carolina Cooperative Extension Conference, held January 6-8 in Greensboro, NC.
CEFS Farm to Fork Picnic Coordinator and Events Assistant
CEFS is hiring a Coordinator for the Farm to Fork Picnic scheduled for June 2025. This position can be expanded to full time work with another 20 hours as the CEFS Event Assistant, part of the CEFS Business and Events Team (CBET).