Past E-News & CEFS Happenings
Welcome to the E-News archive of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. Whether you’re just curious about what we’ve been up to through the years or you’re looking for a specific announcement or article that has come and gone, this is the place to read about it. Here is summary list of our recent e-Newsletters:
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Meet Bevelyn Ukah: New Director for CEFS Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System (CORE)
Meet Bevelyn Afor Ukah, our new Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System (CORE) Director for the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)! In her new role, Ukah will be leading the CORE team, advancing CEFS’ racial equity goals, and evaluating impacts of these initiatives.
Bevelyn Afor Ukah Awarded NC State Chancellor’s Creating Community Award
On April 17, 2023, Bevelyn Afor Ukah, Interim Director of the CEFS Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System and Youth Food Systems Coordinator for the Food Youth Initiative, received the NC State University Chancellor's Creating Community "Outstanding Staff Award".
5 Ways You Can Support Your Local Food System
Although concerned, many people may not know how to support their local food system beyond shopping at their local farmers market. This article presents a few other ways you can support your local farmers and food systems workers!
Extension Associate – Sustainable Vegetable Apprenticeship Coordinator
CEFS is hiring an Extension Associate – Sustainable Vegetable Apprenticeship Coordinator.
Projects Continue as EMFS Says Goodbye For Now
Farewell from Project Director, Laura Lauffer What a wonderful ride to reflect on! As we close out the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) project, we want to share some highlights and gratitude from our work [...]
North Carolina Community Food Gathering Inspires a Bright Food Future
[Rocky Mount, NC – March 17, 2023] — Hundreds of farm and food system leaders, public service and nonprofit leaders, local food councils, key partners, and community food advocates from across North Carolina participated in [...]
CEFS Celebrates Black Resistance in Connection to Food and Agriculture
The 2023 theme for #BlackHistoryMonth, set by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Resistance. CEFS wants to celebrate Black Resistance in connection to food and agriculture [...]
Field Technician
The NC State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is hiring a Temporary Field Technician.
Extension Associate – EMPOWER Local Foods Coordinator
CEFS is hiring a Extension Associate with EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems - Local Foods Coordinator
Business Associate to CEFS CORE & Educational Programs
CEFS is hiring a Business Associate to CEFS CORE & Educational Programs