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Silvopasture Field Day

Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC

Silvopasture, the intentional practice of integrating forages, animals and trees, is one type of agroforestry with potential to improve ecosystem responses and provide multiple sources of farm income. Are you interested in successfully transitioning or starting a silvopasture system? Join us for a workshop, field day, and on-farm instruction including the latest silvopasture research from…

Farm to Fork Annual Sustainable Agriculture Lecture Featuring Dr. Monica White

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…

Carolina Meat Conference

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…

CEFS 2020 Graduate Fellows Program Application Deadline

121 Kilgore Hall 2721 Founders Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Applications are being accepted until this Friday, June 12th for the CEFS 2020 Graduate Fellows Program at NC State University. The program is intended for graduate students at NC State University conducting research in sustainable agriculture or local food systems. A cohort of five Fellows will be selected and each will receive $5,000 per year.…

Organic Commodities Field Day – August 4, 2021 – Goldsboro, NC

Cherry Research Farm 604 Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC

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…

Farming for Ecological Outcomes Webinar

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…

Financials and the Market for Specialty Vegetables

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…

Financials and the Market for Specialty Vegetables

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…

Farm to Fork Picnic

Fearrington Village

The Farm to Fork Picnic returns to Fearrington Village in Pittsboro on June 4, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. This event celebrates our local food community and features many of the area's best-known farmers and chefs paired together to create delicious bite-sized dishes highlighting the season's bounty. The Picnic also features local food artisans and beverage…

$125

Lunch and Learn: Tree Fruits – Planting, Variety Selection and Pruning

Join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems for an enriching lunch and learn session about the fascinating world of fruit trees. In this webinar, expert speakers Melissa Bell, CEFS field research, education and outreach liaison, and John Lyttle, agriculture Extension agent, will guide you through the essentials of cultivating and caring for fruit trees, turning…