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Schedule of Events |
Registration is required for all events unless otherwise noted.
Unless stated otherwise, all events will be held at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), located at Cherry Research Farm, 201 Stevens Mill Rd., Goldsboro, NC
27530.
(Please click here for driving directions).
All NCSU employees and NC Cooperative Extension Agents are required to register through the iLMS System.
All evening and weekend workshops are free of charge and other registration fees are
as noted. Contact CEFS (cefs_info@ncsu.edu) or call 919-513-0954) to learn about
scholarship opportunities.
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2007 Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture Schedule of Events:
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Blueberry Pruning, Propagation & Economics
Wednesday, March 7, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Workshop leaders: Ken Fager and Bill Cline (NCSU)
Small growers and gardeners will have the opportunity to learn about blueberry production practices with particular emphasis on pruning and propagation. Participants will observe organically managed highbush and rabbiteye cultivars at the CEFS Small Farm Unit. Examples of rooting media and cuttings will be displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring pruning shears and loppers so that they may engage in the pruning exercise. Also, personal cameras may afford opportunity for ‘before and after’ photos of properly pruned specimens.
Workshop registration fee: $10
Pesticide Credit hours:
0.5 hours credit - N O D X
Certified Crop Adviser CEU: 1.0
*** PLEASE BRING PRUNING SHEARS TO THIS WORKSHOP ***
Blueberry Workshop Registration Form - Adobe PDF
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CEFS Author Series - Anna Lappé
Wednesday, April 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The CEFS Author Series seeks to engage thought and initiate dialogue about a broad range of sustainable agriculture topics among the general public, faculty and students from area universities, and members of the agricultural community. Anna Lappé is a national bestselling author and public speaker on food politics, sustainable agriculture, globalization, and social change. For more information on Anna's work, please visit the Small Planet Institute.
Location: J.C. Raulston Arboretum
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How to Raise Goats Successfully
Wednesday, April 11, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Leaders: Dr. Jean-Marie Luginbuhl & Dr. Paul Mueller (NCSU)
Topics will include the basic principles of goat husbandry, forages, grazing management and fencing for goats, how to integrate goats into a diversified small farm, non-pharmaceutical approaches to control gastrointestinal parasites in goats, etc.
Workshop registration fee: $10
*** Biosecurity Prerequisite: Participants engaging in international travel must be back in the US at least 3 days prior to the workshop ***
Goat Workshop Registration Form - Adobe PDF
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Backyard Organic Gardening
Monday, April 16, 6:00-8:00pm
Leaders: Ken Fager & Carol Moore (NCSU)
This workshop on backyard organic gardening will cover garden planning, seed sources, disease management principles, insects, seeding, transplants, fertility and an introduction to biointensive gardening.
Workshop registration fee: FREE
Backyard Organic Gardening Registration Form - Adobe PDF
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Planting Summer Vegetables into Winter Cover Residue (Organic No-Till)
Thursday, May 10, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Leaders: Ken Fager (NCSU) & Steve Moore (NCA&T)
Hands on demonstration of organic production; transplanting summer vegetables into winter cover crop residues. Topics will include fertility, cover crop management, and equipment (manual and powered) for rolling and transplanting. An optional follow up meeting on 7 June 2007 6:30 - 7:30P will examine subsequent weed suppression, residue decomposition and vegetable growth.
Friends of CEFS members registration fee: $8
Workshop registration fee: $10
Organic No-Till Workshop Registration Form - Adobe PDF
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CEFS Inaugural Spring Sustainable Agriculture Lecture by Carlo Petrini
Wednesday, May 23, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed author and founder of the  Slow Food Movement, Carlo Petrini, will speak on the Slow Food philosophy of good, clean and fair food: that the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work.
For more information on Carlo Petrini and Slow Food, please visit the Slow Food website or view his biography.
Location: McKimmon Center
Registration not required.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Complimentary tickets in our reserved seating area are available to all members of Friends of CEFS. Visit our Friends of CEFS page to learn how to join.
For more information on this and other Triangle events featuring Carlo Petrini and Slow Food, please clik here. |
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Pasture Poultry Production and Rare Breeds
Tuesday, June 19, 9:00-5:00 p.m.
Leader: Heifer International, American Livestock Breeds Conservancy & Steve Moore (NCA&T)
This workshop will provide information on pastured poultry with specific emphasis on the use of rare breeds and breeding flock management. Time will be split between classroom and on farm handling and working with the birds. Topics and information will be useful for a diversity of flock and farm sizes.
Workshop registration fee: $10
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Pasture Poultry Workshop Registration Form - PDF |
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Best Management Practices for Coastal Plain Beef Production
Saturday, June 30, 8:30-12:00pm
Leader: Eileen Coite, Wayne County Cooperative Extension
The Wayne County Cattlemen's Association will be coordinating with CEFS and the Eastern NC Beef Cattle Program to offer a summer cattlemen's update. Topics to include will be calving management, pregnancy diagnosis by blood testing, freeze branding and vaccination techniques, and summer weed control. At the conclusion of the workshop a light lunch will be served.
Workshop registration fee: FREE
BMP for Coastal Beef Production Workshop Registration Form |
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Making use of Beneficial Insects for Crop Pest Management and Pollination
Monday, July 9, 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Leaders: Dr. David Orr (NCSU) & Debbie Roos (NC Cooperative Extension)
This workshop will include information on beneficial insects used for pest management as well as beneficial insects involved in pollination. The pest management portion of the workshop will begin by providing a background on biological control and how it relates to IPM. We will also take an objective look at how and where biological control can be used and improved. We will cover the DOs and DON'Ts of purchasing and releasing beneficial organisms. We will also objectively examine beneficial insect habitats, a common pest management approach on organic farms. Field demonstrations and hands on activities will provide participants with a practical background in beneficial insect habitats, and straight-forward strategies for increasing the value of beneficial insects released on farms. In the pollinator portion of the workshop participants will learn about the important crop pollinators and the habitat that can help increase their numbers.
THIS WORKSHOP IS ALMOST FULL!
As of June 29, there were only 5 slots left.
Please call 919-513-0954 for availability
Friends of CEFS members registration fee: $8
Workshop registration fee: $10
Lunch: $10 (RSVP required)
Beneficial Insect Workshop Registration Form - Adobe PDF |
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Fueling the Farm: Managing energy risks, reducing energy costs and exploring alternative energy sources
Thursday, July 12, (Registration 8:30-9:30am) 9:30-5:00pm
Leader: Steve Moore (NCA&T)
This day long workshop will provide farmers with an overview of current and future energy use. The workshop will also supply the necessary tools to evaluate alternative energy production and to reduce on farm energy use. Hands-on demonstrations and instruction will be emphasized.
Registration: $25
CEFS News!
Fueling the Farm Press Release
Fueling the Farm Workshop Registration Form - PDF |
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Organic Corn & Soybeans in Wayne & Duplin Co.
Tuesday, July 17, 9:00-12:30p.m.
Leaders: Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton & Molly Hamilton (NCSU)
We will tour two organic grain farms and see the types of equipment and rotations in use. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about raising organic crops and the hurdles they have experienced. We will end the day with a pig pickin at Parker Farms.
Locations: Burch Farms, Inc, 685 Burch Road, Faison, NC
Friends of CEFS members workshop registration fee: $8
Workshop registration fee: $10
Pesticide Credit (NODX) : 1.5
Cetified Crop Adviser CEU's: 1.5
Organic Corn & Soybean Workshop Registration Form - PDF |
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Backyard Organic Gardening: Planting a Fall Garden
Wednesday, August 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Leaders: Ken Fager (NCSU) & Steve Moore (NCA&T)
A basic backyard organic gardening workshop which will cover garden planning, seed sources, disease management principles, insects, seeding, transplants, fertility and an introduction to biointensive gardening.
Workshop registration fee: FREE
Organic Gardening Workshop Registration Form - Adobe PDF |
Organic Grains in Northeastern NC
Thursday, August 2, 6:00-7:45pm
Leaders: Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton & Molly Hamilton (NCSU)
Visit organic corn and soybean
fields—hear about how they are
managed, view weed cultivation
equipment and see how they are
used. Learn about fertility amendments
allowed on organic farms.
Time for questions with the farmers.
Location: Looking Back Farm, 589 Chinquapin Road, Tyner, NC
Friends of CEFS members workshop registration fee: $8
Workshop Registration: $10
Pesticide Credit (NODX): 1.0
Cetified Crop Adviser CEU's: 1.5
Organic Grains in NE-NC Workshop Registration Form |
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Organic Research & Farm Tour
Tuesday, August 7, 9:00-12:30p.m.
Leaders: Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton & Molly Hamilton (NCSU)
We will tour research at the Tidewater Research Station in Plymouth on weed management and soil fertility for organic corn and soybean growers. A visit to a nearby farm will highlight weed management options, including new organic herbicides. We will end the day with a pig pickin at the station.
Location: Macha-Pungo Farms, 984 Hyde Park Canal, Pantego, NC 27860
Friends of CEFS members workshop registration fee: $8
Workshop registration fee: $10
Pesticide Credit (NODX): 1.5
Cetified Crop Adviser CEU's: 2.5
Organic Research & Tour Workshop Registration Form |
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Organic Certification Short Course
Wednesday, August 22, 10:00-3:00 p.m.
Leader: Tony Kleese ( Eastern Carolina Organics)
This workshop will provide the information needed to come into compliance with the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP). The information and materials provided will make it possible to apply for certification upon completion of the workshop. Items covered include: overview of the National Organic Program standards, how to get certified, how to fill out an organic certification application, how to find and choose a certifier, record-keeping templates and cost-share opportunities.
Friends of CEFS members workshop registration fee: $50
Workshop registration fee: $60
Lunch: $10 (RSVP required)
THIS WORKSHOP IS ALMOST FULL!
As of August 9, there were only a few spaces left.
Please call 919-513-0954 for availability
Organic Certification Short Course Registration Form - PDF |
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Diagnosis and Management of Vegetable Diseases
Thursday, August 23, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Leader: Dr. Frank Louws (NCSU)
Vegetable diseases present a challenge to organic growers in NC due to the weather conditions that favor plant diseases. This workshop will highlight practical training on diagnosis of vegetable diseases, including hands-on opportunities and field walks, discussions and in depth review of specific organic disease management plans, product reviews, and important resources for growers. Topics will include the role of suppressive soils and composts, biological controls and OMRI approved fungicides.
Friends of CEFS members workshop registration fee: $8
Workshop registration fee: $10
Vegetable Disease Workshop Registration Form - PDF |
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2nd Annual CEFS Fall Festival
Saturday, September 15 (10:00-3:00p.m.)
Plan to join us at the CEFS Small Farm Unit as we celebrate sustainable agriculture in North Carolina . The Festival will include demonstrations, tours, hands-on activities for children, workshops and lots of fun! Enjoy great food featuring local products and live music throughout the day. Registration not required. For more information, please visit the Fall Festival webpage at: http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/fallfestival2007.htm
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Tomato Grafting: Techniques, Benefits and Management
Wednesday, October 3, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Leaders: Dr. Frank Louws & Cary Rivard (NCSU)
Tomato grafting is gaining popularity in the United States as a sustainable alternative to chemical fumigants for management of soilborne disease. It may also be beneficial to increase nutrient uptake, manage abiotic stress, and increase crop productivity. Furthermore, grafting is extremely beneficial to heirloom tomato growers, as these cultivars are particularly susceptible to these problems. This workshop will provide detailed information and an on-site demonstration of tomato grafting technique. Furthermore, NCSU research regarding soilborne disease management and nutrient uptake in grafted and non-grafted heirloom tomato will be discussed.
Friends of CEFS members workshop registration fee: $8
Workshop registration fee: $10
Tomato Grafting Workshop Registration Form - Adobe PDF |
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High Tunnel Summer and Winter Production
Thursday, October 11, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Leader: Steve Moore (NCA&T)
Summer and winter production management including fertility, insect and disease management will be discussed. Thermal performance, production data and cost comparisons of the differing types of structures at CEFS will be discussed and compared. Crop budgets and off season marketing will be included. Hands-on demonstrations at the four new high tunnels at CEFS will be highlighted.
Friends of CEFS members workshop registration fee: $8
Workshop registration fee: $10
High Tunnel Workshop Registration Form - Adobe PDF |
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| For a listing of workshops and activities that took place at CEFS during 2006, please visit the Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture Schedule of Events. |
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