CEFS Fall Festival-Goldsboro, NC, Saturday, September 15, 2007 10:00 a.m.-3:00p.m. Free event!

A great FAMILY EVENT with lots of kid activities. Please join us at the CEFS Small Farm Unit as we celebrate sustainable agriculture and local food and farming in North Carolina. The Festival will include more than 35 educational booths, workshops, tours, kids activities (including a crop maze, scavenger hunt, seed art, hat making, corn grinding, and a farm olympics!), a farmers market, local food and live music all day.

Exhibits - Learn about organic and sustainable farming, home gardening, small farm equipment, healthy eating, and more through exhibits hosted by extension offices, university faculty and staff, non- profit organizations and other agricultural organizations in North Carolina.

Kids' Activities - Children of all ages will enjoy hands-on agricultural activities including games, crafts, and much more!

Live Music - Enjoy live music while you visit the educational booths, grab a bite to eat or simply enjoy a walking tour of the farm.

Farmers' Market - Purchase farm fresh products from local farms at the Festival Farmer's Market.

Farm Tours - Tours of the CEFS farm will be offered throughout the day. Tour stops include the pasture-based dairy and beef facilities, swine hoop houses, and cropping system research areas.

Food & Refreshments - Food & drinks will be available for purchase all day. Perfect for a picnic under the trees!