News
New date set for 2010 Farm to Fork Picnic: May 23
N.C. Moves Forward to Champion Local Food Economy, January 27, 2010 (.pdf; opens in new window)
Online Survey Available Now: Are you a sustainable farmer of the Southeast? Please take five minutes to fill out an online survey about what you think about cover cropping.
NEW FOR 2010:
- Apprenticeship information
- Internship information
- Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture Workshop Series calendar
Looking for a great gift idea? Check out the fun CEFS merchandise available at www.cafepress.com/cefs!
Jane Howard Named Volunteer of the Year 2009
Standing Room Only at 2009 Sustainable Agriculture Lecture Given by Will Allen, November 9, 2009
CEFS Hosts First-Ever Energy Training for Agriculture Professionals, October 22, 2009
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Welcome to the Center for Environmental Farming Systems!
Through high-quality interdisciplinary research, teaching and extension programs, CEFS aims to
- provide new economic opportunities in rural and urban communities,
- develop technologies that promote a cleaner and healthier environment,
- educate the next generation of farmers, consumers, and scientists, and
- engage all citizens in the food system.
Our History
CEFS was established in 1994 by N.C. State University, N.C. A&T State University, and the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services to serve as a center dedicated to sustainable agriculture research, extension, and education.
CEFS was the result of several years of work by a task force of university faculty and administrators, state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, farmers, and citizens charged with developing a strategy to build a strong sustainable agriculture program in North Carolina.
CEFS began its sustainable agriculture programming, including work at the Cherry Research Farm near Goldsboro, in 1996. Today, CEFS is one of the nation’s largest centers for the study of environmentally sustainable farming practices.
Our Mission
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) develops and promotes food and farming systems that protect the environment, strengthen local communities, and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond.