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CEFS news, announcements, press releases and media coverage.
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).
International Farming’s Generous $50K Donation Secures Expansion of ‘Boots on the Ground’ Agricultural Apprenticeship for Military Veterans in North Carolina
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) is grateful to announce a $50,000 donation from International Farming (I.F.) to support CEFS’ Boots on the Ground: NC Veteran Farmer Apprenticeship.
CEFS Events Associate
CEFS is hiring an Events 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.
Small Farm Unit Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Assistant
The Small Farm Unit is hiring a Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Assistant.
Small Farm Unit Extension Associate/Manager
The Small Farm Unit is hiring a farm manager based in Goldsboro, NC.
Area Specialized Extension Agent – West District Agribusiness
This Area Specialized Extension Agent position in Western NC will focus on twelve counties and EBCI farmers in Cherokee and Graham Counties and within the Qualla Boundary.
CEFS EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Program Expanding Impact in Western NC with $2M from State, Federal, and Western NC Regional Funders
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) is thrilled to announce the continuation of its groundbreaking project, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS), with a generous grant of $1.1M from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) as well as additional matching support from Dogwood Health Trust, WNC Bridge Foundation, NC State Cooperative Extension, and other regional community partners, for a total of $2 million.
Program Assistant for EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems & Ag Ed
CEFS is hiring a Program Assistant for EMFS & Ag Ed.
Extension to Grow School Gardens through the Launch of New Online Course
Bringing together the best of NC Cooperative Extension’s areas of expertise: agriculture, food, and youth development, the Farm to School team is developing a new series of online courses that build North Carolina’s capacity to deliver programming in school gardens, local food procurement, and nutrition education.
CEFS Western NC Food Systems Program Director
CEFS is hiring a Western NC Food Systems Program Director.