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CEFS Communications Specialist
Responsibilities for this position will focus on building a strong social media presence for CEFS, supporting CEFS’ various programs and initiatives with graphic design expertise, promoting and advertising workshops and events, and providing media outreach support.
Just Bee Apiary, Honeygirl Meadery attending Farm to Fork Picnic
Supporters of this year's 10th anniversary Farm to Fork Picnic will get one sweet deal when they sample Triangle-made sips and snacks derived from local honey, fruit and spices.
In NC’s food deserts, let it rain oranges and asparagus
Over 92 percent of N.C. residents do not eat the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Whether that’s due to access or awareness of healthy foods, many organizations are working together to solve this problem. From the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, organizations are focused on building healthier lifestyles across the state.
Farm to Fork: Downtown Raleigh chef supports local food, farmers
Cheetie Kumar is truly going the distance this year to demonstrate her commitment to Farm to Fork's decade-long mission of promoting the relationships between sustainable farmers, chefs and culinary artisans.
Local Food Council of North Carolina Administrative and Communications Assistant
This position offers work providing administrative and communications support to the statewide Local Food Council of North Carolina.
Field Research Assistant
This position offers work with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems with a graduate student research project studying losses in vegetable crop in North Carolina.
Writer/Researcher for the NC Growing Together Apprenticeship Program
This position will interview current and former apprentices (approximately 30) who have participated or are participating in the 8-week NCGT Summer Local Food Supply Chain Apprentice Program.
Silvopasture: Integrating Agriculture and Forestry
Why would good agricultural land be planted to trees and then to pasture?
CEFS Program Assistant
This position will support the general work of CEFS as well as specific initiatives. This position will be part of the Events Logistics Team and will participate in the logistics of all CEFS events, and will be part of the Administrative Working Group and will support the CEFS Business Manager in supporting all the business functions of CEFS and the 50+ CEFS employees.
Project Coordinator, Community Food Strategies Food Sovereignty and Equity Program
The primary purpose of the Project Coordinator is to oversee and manage the strategic expansion and deepen the reach of local food policy councils in NC, and beyond, to bolster food sovereignty in local communities, especially as it relates to working with the wisdom in the most vulnerable communities across North Carolina. This position’s aim is to support the voices of community members to engage with policy and systems change for a more healthy and community-based food system.