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CEFS news, announcements, press releases and media coverage.
National Center for Appropriate Technology Partnership
For about a year now, CEFS has been partnering with the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) on energy studies, demonstrations, and efficiency improvements at Cherry Research Farm, as part of a project called "Managing [...]
Debbie Roos Named Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Agent of the Year
Debbie Roos, Chatham County agricultural agent, received the Agent of the Year Award for North Carolina Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Programs from Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Roos is recognized nationally for her work promoting [...]
Paul Mueller Receives NCSU CALS-CNR Award
On October 22, Paul Mueller will receive the distinguished NCSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - College of Natural Resources Award for Service to Environment and Society during the Borlaug Lecture. This award is [...]
Paul Mueller named the Interim Assistant Dean for International Programs
CEFS is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Mueller has accepted the position of Interim Assistant Dean for International Programs for NCSU on an interim basis effective September 1, 2007. Dr. Mueller has considerable international [...]
Eddie Pitzer Named Director of NCDA&CS Research Stations Division
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has appointed Eddie Pitzer of Fremont as director of the Research Stations Division at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. His appointment is effective immediately. Pitzer, a [...]
Alternative Swine Unit Dedication
CEFS swine hoop house On Tuesday, May 9, CEFS welcomed more than 200 visitors for the dedication of the new Alternative Swine Production Unit. This event kicked off the CEFS Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture [...]