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Temporary Extension Technical Assistant
The Temporary Extension Technical Assistant will serve as a temporary, 11-month technician with the primary responsibility of serving the needs of the Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC.
Extension Associate, Crop and Soil Sciences
Based at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, the Extension Associate, Crop and Soil Sciences will provide comprehensive support to the Organic Cropping Team/Lab activities of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS).
Post Doctoral Research Associate, Soil Science
Based at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, NC, the Post Doctoral Research Associate, Soil Science will conduct soil fertility and cropping systems research to identify best management practices for sustainable hemp production.
Research Associate, Soil Science
Based at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, NC, the Research Associate, Soil Science will conduct field and laboratory experiments to evaluate soil microbial carbon and nitrogen cycling, greenhouse gas emissions, and biological soil health indicators.
Specialty Vegetables Spicing Up Local Markets, Restaurants
CEFS Co-Director Dr. Liang and Seasonal Technician Salina Brown at the Small Farm Unit harvested and donated produce during the pandemic. Have you tried bitter melon, fuzzy melon, or water spinach? These and [...]
CEFS launches online Climate Change and Food System Innovation Hub
Media Contact: Janie Hynson Communications Manager janie_hynson@ncsu.edu [Raleigh, NC – September 25, 2020] — Today, on Global Day of Climate Action, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) launched an online Climate Change and [...]
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems Announces Recipients of 2020-2021 NC State Graduate Student Fellowships
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems Announces Recipients of 2020-2021 North Carolian State University Graduate Student Fellowships September 1, 2020: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Angel Cruz, Academic and Extension Initiatives Manager - aecruz@ncsu.edu [...]
North Carolina Youth Reimagine a Climate-Friendly Food System
[Raleigh, NC – July 29, 2020] — Youth from across North Carolina and food and climate justice leaders from across the nation gathered virtually last week for the Food Youth Initiative Summer Gathering. During [...]
Dr. Dara Bloom named Assistant Director of Community Based Food Systems at CEFS
RALEIGH (July 15, 2020) — Dr. Dara Bloom was recently named (Interim) Assistant Director of Community Based Food Systems at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Dara Bloom, is [...]
USDA Scientific Research Program Funds Sustainable Agricultural Systems Projects
On June 22nd, 2020, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a $90 million investment in research projects seeking to improve the sustainability of the nation’s food supply. The awards will support nine projects [...]