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CEFS Small Farm Unit

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9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina
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    Cover Crop and Soil Health Workshop (SOLD OUT)

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    ***Please note: This event is sold out. Click here to join the waitlist.***   Join CEFS to learn about the basics of cover crops, termination methods and equipment, and managing cover crops profitably. Participants will observe our cover crop and soil health field study. There will also be a soil health demo including rainfall simulator, [...]

  • Photo of greenhouse with text about Small Farm Unit Field Day 2024

    CANCELLED – Small Farm Unit Field Day

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    CANCELLED DUE TO DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS Join us for a Field Day at the Small Farm Unit to learn about our work with specialty vegetable crops, cover crops and soil-building practices, biodegradable mulch, beekeeping, and more. When: Thursday, July 11, 2024 (1-8pm) & Friday, July 12, 2024 (8am-2pm) Where: Center for Environmental Farming Systems Small [...]

  • Small Farm Unit vegetables

    Experiential Learning Program at CEFS Small Farm Unit for K-14 NC Educators and Administrators

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    Please apply to join us for a new project supporting NC full-time K-14 teachers, staff, and administrators to engage in a 5-day innovative agricultural experiential learning program at the CEFS Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC. This training is open for all disciplines. Each group will consist of 15 participants. The program is funded by [...]

  • Small Farm Unit Demonstration & Field Day

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    Join us for a Demonstration and Field Day at the Small Farm Unit. When: Thu, Jul 13, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pre-Field Day Workshop: Wed, Jul 12, 2023, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (***Please note: the Pre-Field Day Workshop on July 12th is sold out. Tickets are still available for the Field Day [...]

  • High tunnel at CEFS Small Farm Unit

    2023 High Tunnel Winter Vegetable

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    Join Dr. Sanjun Gu (Horticulture Extension Specialist at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University) on February 10th at the Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC to learn about winter crops and season extension in high tunnels.

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    Small Farm Unit Tour

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    This tour will offer farmers an opportunity to visit specialty fruit and vegetable production at the Small Farm Unit. About this event Topics include updated information on ethnic market opportunities, local food price reports, and discussions of organic practices using cover crops, plastic mulch, and other techniques. [raw] [/raw]

    $10

  • Innovative Hand Tool Workshop

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    Join Small Farm Unit staff Leeanna Bunch and Matt Ball, and Johnny’s Selected Seeds representative Blake Thaxton for a workshop using innovative hand tools in the field. Small scale mixed annual vegetable producers will have a chance to view these tools and try them out in person. Tools that will be showcased include: silage tarps, [...]

    $10

  • Hands-on Blueberry Pruning

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    Join us for a classroom presentation on pruning blueberry bushes led by NC Cooperative Extension Specialist Bill Cline. From there we’ll travel a short distance to the Small Farm Unit at CEFS' Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility at Cherry Research Farm for pruning demonstration and practice!  Please bring loppers and dress appropriately for outdoor [...]

    $10

  • Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop

    CEFS Small Farm Unit 9XX9+8Q Goldsboro, North Carolina, Goldsboro, NC, United States

    UPDATE 10/15/2018: The Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop originally scheduled for September 12 and postponed due to Hurricane Florence has been rescheduled for October 24. This half-day workshop for farmers and agents focuses on learning the basics of beekeeping. This workshop will include instruction and the opportunity to view materials, products, and techniques utilized [...]

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