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SUMMARY:The Grounded Table - Practical Guide to Growing Your Summer Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with NC’s top food system experts for a roadmap on sourcing sustainably\, supporting local meat systems and understanding the future of NC ag with The Grounded Table webinar. \nIn this session\, Michelle Schroeder-Moreno\, CEFS Director\, will host this session with guest speaker Melissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, as they explore practical approaches to home and backyard food production tailored to North Carolina’s climate. This session offers a practical\, “getting started” guide to growing your own summer harvest\, with a focus on building a productive and manageable dinner garden. Participants will learn time-saving strategies and proven techniques that typically take seasons of trial and error to master. Menu cards will be provided to help you plan\, grow\, and enjoy fresh\, seasonal meals straight from your garden. This session is ideal for anyone looking to grow their own food with confidence and success. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Monday\, May 18\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nSign up for our email list to be notified when registration opens for this webinar .
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/the-grounded-table-practical-guide-to-growing-your-summer-harvest/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Farm to Fork
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Companion Planting and Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. \nMelissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, will discuss how companion planting helps you harness natural processes to build a healthier farm or garden.  Placing plants strategically can boost pollination\, suppress weeds\, and improve soil fertility. This session provides practical\, research-informed guidance on which pairings work best and which to avoid based on soil\, sunlight\, and season. You will also learn about the benefits of using cover crops in your farm or garden and learn about planting rates based on any scale. Rethink your farm or garden layout and maximize productivity while minimizing inputs. This session is suitable for all growers interested in sustainable soil management and plant biodiversity. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-companion-planting-and-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Lunch and Learns
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SUMMARY:Agri-KidsFest at Marbles Kids Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS at the 2026 Agri-KidsFest at Marbles Kids Museum! \nFor many years\, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) has celebrated the bounty of North Carolina through our signature Farm to Fork Picnic. This year\, we’re excited to introduce Grounded and Growing: A CEFS Farm to Fork Series\, a year-long initiative designed to bridge the gap between high-level research and community action. As part of this series\, we are transforming Marbles Kids Museum into a living\, breathing farm to fork discovery zone for our Grounded and Growing: Agri-KidsFest. \nJoin us for an all-ages takeover of the museum floor. Kids become “Junior Insiders” as they navigate the journey from seed to smoothie through hands-on labs\, high-tech farm exhibits and interactive play! \nLocation: Marbles Kids Museum\, Raleigh\, NC \nDate and Time: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 from 10am to 2pm \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/agri-kidsfest-at-marbles-kids-museum/
LOCATION:Marbles Kids Museum\, 201 East Hargett Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Farm to Fork
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Seasonal Maintenance of Cool Season Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. \nMelissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, will discuss how to care for common cool-season crops including information about planting\, fertilization\, pest management\, and cold weather protection unique to winter harvested or overwintering crops. This session is ideal for growers who want to grow food in the winter months. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, August 4\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-seasonal-maintenance-of-cool-season-crops/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Lunch and Learns
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SUMMARY:The Grounded Table - How Pasture-Raised Meat Supports Farms\, Food and the Land
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with NC’s top food system experts for a roadmap on sourcing sustainably\, supporting local meat systems and understanding the future of NC ag with The Grounded Table webinar. \nIn this session\, Melissa Bell will host a conversation with guest speakers Sarah Blacklin and Lee Minus from NC Choices as well as Noah Ranells\, NC FarmLink Director & Extension Associate\, as they explore the role of pasture-raised meat in supporting farms\, food systems\, and land stewardship. Participants will gain insight into the “why” behind pasture-raised systems\, along with an insider’s perspective on how to find\, source\, and buy directly from local farmers. This session is ideal for anyone looking to better understand and support North Carolina’s local meat economy. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Thursday\, August 6\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nSign up for our email list to be notified when registration opens for this webinar .
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/the-grounded-table-how-pasture-raised-meat-supports-farms-food-and-the-land/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CEFS,Farm to Fork
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. \nMelissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, will explore techniques such as row covers and succession planting to extend harvests into late seasons. Learn research-based strategies to continue harvesting greens\, root crops\, and other hardy vegetables. This session is ideal for growers seeking year-round productivity. Caterpillar tunnels will be highlighted.  \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-season-extension-2/
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CATEGORIES:CEFS,Lunch and Learns
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