Agroecology Education Farm

Apr 13, 2020  |  Academics

Agroecology Farm Goes Solo with Big Impact

NC State’s Agroecology Education Farm is normally a bustling hub of student and volunteer activity.  But now, farm manager Alison Reeves is farming solo but making a big impact on campus and in the community.

Jan 27, 2020  |  Grants

Agroecology Students Build Sustainable Food Forest

The Agroecology Education Farm at NC State has an exciting new project taking root, which will offer long-term opportunities for students and the NC State community to learn about the sustainable cultivation of fruit trees.

Dec 9, 2019  |  Honors and Awards

Agroecology Professor Receives National USDA Teaching Award

NC State’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences congratulates Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, professor of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, for receiving the USDA National Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agriculture Sciences.  

Nov 18, 2019  |  Academics

Teaching Gardens Get New Neighbors & Horsepower

Crop and Soil Sciences is home to two teaching gardens, previously separated by miles - in distance and approach.  Now, the gap has narrowed to a 50-foot perennial grass buffer.

Jul 8, 2019

Conservation Workshop Directs Students’ Careers

Crop and Soil Science cohosted a week of hands-on experiences with the NC Division of Soil and Water to introduce students to the broad range of conservation studies and careers.

Feb 28, 2019  |  Department Events

NC State Agroecology Education Farm Tour

Come visit the farm and see all that we have planned for 2019! If you are interested in bringing a class or group to the farm, this is a great time to see what we have to offer. Please wear weather appropriate clothes and closed toe shoes. If it is raining we will reschedule for the fall.

Feb 28, 2019

NC State Agroecology Education Farm Tour

NC State Agroecology Education Farm Tour Date: March 21, 2019 Time: 3pm-5pm Address: Agroecology Education Farm, 4400 Mid Pines Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606   Please RSVP HERE   Come visit the farm and see all that we have planned for […]

Mar 29, 2018  |  Other News

NC State Dining Executive Chef Adam Smith Relies on Agroecology Education Farm Crops

“Whatever’s in season, we try to fold that into our menu items and our offerings daily, to showcase that it’s as local as it gets.”

Jan 12, 2018  |  Other News

Agroecology Education Farm and NC State Dining – A Perfect Pairing

In the decade since NC State University’s Agroecology Education Farm was created, it has grown much more than produce. It’s also grown a healthy partnership with NC State Dining that helps students connect the food on their plates to the importance of agriculture

Sep 18, 2017

Agroecology On Farm Dinner

Oct 7, 4-7 pm Join us for the second annual Agroecology On-Farm Dinner! Take a self-guided tour of our working farm, be a part of the dedication of the brand new post harvest handling facility, and enjoy live music before […]