Dr. Monica M. White is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is the President of the Board of Directors of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network. Her research investigates communities of color and grassroots organizations that are engaged in the development of sustainable, community food systems as a…
The NC Choices Carolina Meat Conference is a nationally-recognized event, specifically focused on bringing together every part of the meat supply chain. Farmers, chefs, butchers, and industry leaders convene for two days of unparalleled networking, hands-on training, and technical and business assistance. This conference supports a growing community committed to advancing market opportunities and increasing…
The NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding an Organic Commodities Field Day on Wednesday, August 4th at Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro, NC. This half-day event will include research updates, equipment demonstrations, and information sessions pertinent to North Carolina’s growing organic commodity sector. NC State specialists and graduate students will share updates on organic…
Please join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems on Friday, September 10th at CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Facility at Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro, NC for a tour of the Small Farm Unit. This tour will offer farmers an opportunity to observe specialty fruit and vegetable production at the Small Farm Unit. Topics…
Did you know cotton underwear can be used to assess soil biological activity? This idea, developed by Amazing Grazing, has spread around the world as it sparks people’s interest and makes them pay attention to what is going on in their soil. The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and Amazing Grazing will be hosting…
Would you like to create a perennial food forest in your backyard? Join us and a panel of agroecology and permaculture experts for a FREE virtual event on Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00pm to learn about food forests and design ideas for small backyard spaces. We will take a look at the newly planted perennial…
Curious about the effects of long-term farming system choices on soil organic matter, nutrient cycling, greenhouse gas emissions, and weed pressures? The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) will be hosting a FREE “Farming for Ecological Outcomes” webinar on Wednesday, November 3rd. Register here: cefs.ncsu.edu/event/farming_for_ecological_outcomes CEFS has been conducting an experiment since the beginning of the…
Are you interested in learning more about specialty fruit and vegetable production and market opportunities? Join Dr. Kathleen Liang, Co-Director of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), for Financials and the Market for Specialty Vegetables on Thursday, January 13th from 6:00 – 7:30pm OR Friday, January 14th from 4:00 – 5:30pm. This FREE, VIRTUAL…
Are you interested in learning more about specialty fruit and vegetable production and market opportunities? Join Dr. Kathleen Liang, Co-Director of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), for Financials and the Market for Specialty Vegetables on Thursday, January 13th from 6:00 – 7:30pm OR Friday, January 14th from 4:00 – 5:30pm. This FREE, VIRTUAL…
What innovative agricultural research and farming practices can lead to resilient agricultural systems under a changing climate in North Carolina? How can community-based food systems contribute to climate resiliency in our state? How can policies and practices be informed by a holistic and science-based understanding of climate change? The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)…