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CEFS Affiliated Faculty Join International Research Platform to Improve Nitrogen Use
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Grounded and Growing: A CEFS Farm to Fork Series
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CEFS Summer 2026 Interns: Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) & Farm to Early Care and Education
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Lunch and Learn Webinar Series | Season Extension, Companion Planting, Cover Crops and More!
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WNCStrong Youth Service Corps 2026 Cohort
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Growing Up Local: How Strategic Systems Are Bringing Farm-Fresh Food to Preschools
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Climate and Food System Innovation Hub
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NC Local Farms and Food Profiles for Counties and Councils of Government
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Learn about CEFS Career Pathways
What We Do
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems develops and promotes just and equ*table food and farming systems that conserve natural resources, strengthen communities, improve health outcomes, and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond.
Field Research
Agroforestry Unit
Farming Systems Research Unit
Pasture-Based Dairy Unit
Pasture-Based Beef Unit
Organic Research Unit
Small Farm Unit
CEFS-Affiliated Programs and Initiatives
Amazing Grazing
CEFS Farm to School
NC Choices
NC 10% Campaign
Career Pathways
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems
Farm to Senior Services
