What We Do

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems works to accomplish the following four objectives through high-quality interdisciplinary research, teaching and extension programs:

Provide new economic opportunities in rural and urban communities. Apprentices at a farmer's market A few examples: Community-Based Food Systems NC Choices Firsthand Foods		Develop technologies that promote a cleaner and healthier environment. Alternative Swine Production research unit A few examples: Research Units Energy Use Grant-Funded Projects
Educate the next generation of farmers, consumers and scientists. Interns on the farm A few examples: Academics and Education Extension and Outreach Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture Workshop Series International Programs		Engage communities in the food system.   Wayne Food Initiative A few examples: Community-Based Food Systems Statewide Action Guide for Building the Local Food Economy Wayne Food Initiative

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