The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) |
CEFS develops and promotes just and equitable food and farming systems that conserve natural resources, strengthen communities, improve health outcomes, and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond.
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Upcoming Events
CEFS/SARE Southern Region Cover Crop Conference, July 18-19
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Breaking News
Farm to Fork Picnic Weekend, June 3-5: Tickers on sale now!
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Workshops
Pasture Porkshop, May 25
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Postharvest Handling Videos
Best Practices for Temperature and Humidity Management for Fresh Produce
Best Practices for Temperature and Humidity Management for Fresh Produce
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CEFS in the News
PRESS RELEASE, March 17, 2016: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation awards $50,000 to Center for Environmental Farming Systems' NC 10% Campaign
PRESS RELEASE, March 15, 2016: CEFS' NC Choices Director Sarah Blacklin Recognized by Farm Credit in National Search for 100 Fresh Perspectives Shaping Rural America and Agriculture
PRESS RELEASE, February 24, 2016: Southern Region Cover Crop Conference Set for July 18-19, 2016
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Programs and Initiatives
FoodCorps NC
Food Youth Initiative
NC Choices
NC Growing Together
Amazing Grazing
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About CEFS
CEFS is a partnership of North Carolina State University (NC State), North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, (NC A&T), and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS).
Founded in 1994, CEFS is dedicated to sustainable agriculture research, extension and education. Our goals are to
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provide new economic opportunities in rural and urban communities,
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develop technologies that promote a cleaner and healthier environment,
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educate the next generation of farmers, consumers, and scientists, and
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engage all citizens in the food system.
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