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The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)

CEFS develops and promotes food and farming systems that protect the environment, strengthen local communities and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond.

Workshop Series Enhancing Habitats to Provide Multiple Ecosystem Services, May 22 More SOSA Workshops →		Upcoming Events Women Working in the Meat Business Retreat, May 20-22 Annual Farm to Fork Picnic, June 9 More Upcoming Events→

Programs and Projects FoodCorps Produce Ped'lers Incubator Farm Project Discover Ag More Programs and Projects→		Research Farm Lettuce Harvest! Photo Tour of the CEFS Dairy More about CEFS' Research Units→

CEFS in the News May 2, 2013: "Farm to Fork Picnic tickets now on sale," by Natalie Hampton, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News Center April 29, 2013: "Farmhand Foods to change name to settle dispute," by Laura Oleniacz, The Herald-Sun PRESS RELEASE, March 25, 2013: NC Choices Hosts Women Working in the Meat Business Retreat More news →		From CEFS' E-Newsletter CEFS Receives Major Grants to Support... Cafeteria Taste-Testing Second Annual Carolina Meat Conference... E-Newsletter Archive→

About CEFS CEFS is a partnership of North Carolina State University (NCSU), North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, (NCA&TSU), 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 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.

Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Campus Box 7609, NCSU / Raleigh, NC 27695 | Phone: 919-513-0954 / Fax: 919-515-2505 | cefs_info@ncsu.edu | Directions to the Research Farm | CEFS Contacts