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Breaking News
CEFS To Host Official Field Day on May 3, 2012
CEFS Is Hiring!
Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program Assistant
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CEFS Internship Program: Deadline Feb 15
Upcoming Events
SOSA Workshops: Shiitake Mushroom Production, Ginger Production, Social Media for Farmers
Blogs
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New: Calf Feeding Video from Pasture-Based Dairy Unit
CEFS' Community-Based Food Systems Resources
First Annual Carolina Meat Conference Photo Album
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Stay up-to-date on the progress and meetings of the N.C. Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council
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Photo collage courtesy of www.kenwolfphotography.com.
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
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.
Our mission is to develop and promote food and farming systems that
- protect the environment,
- strengthen local communities, and
- provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond.
State Action Guide
An example of CEFS' work toward these goals is the statewide action guide released on April 21, 2010, titled From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy. The full report and the Executive Summary and Recommendations at a Glance are both available for downloads in .pdf format.