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Center for Environmental Farming Systems develops/promotes food & farming systems that protect the env., strengthen communities & provide econ. opportunities.

At CEFS, we’re expanding access to agricultural education and community partnerships that connect people, farms, and local food. Your support helps us grow knowledge, strengthen connections, and build a more resilient food system. Make your gift today: go.ncsu.edu/donatetoCEFS

infoCEFS's tweet image. At CEFS, we’re expanding access to agricultural education and community partnerships that connect people, farms, and local food. Your support helps us grow knowledge, strengthen connections, and build a more resilient food system. Make your gift today: go.ncsu.edu/donatetoCEFS

How do cover crops improve soil health? 🌱 CEFS graduate researcher Sri Yogitha Relangi (N.C. A&T) shares field research from Cherry Research Farm showing how diverse cover crop mixes improve nutrients, structure, and microbial activity over time. youtu.be/IFoYGXmw2A4?si…

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CEFS is at the forefront of research to enhance soil health and agricultural sustainability. Your support is essential to advancing this critical research and learning.: go.ncsu.edu/donatetoCEFS

infoCEFS's tweet image. CEFS is at the forefront of research to enhance soil health and agricultural sustainability. Your support is essential to advancing this critical research and learning.: go.ncsu.edu/donatetoCEFS

The profound devastation of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, coupled with ongoing climate impacts, has intensified our dedication to supporting resilient local food systems. Consider a gift today to help us continue our rebuilding efforts: go.ncsu.edu/donatetoCEFS

infoCEFS's tweet image. The profound devastation of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, coupled with ongoing climate impacts, has intensified our dedication to supporting resilient local food systems. 

Consider a gift today to help us continue our rebuilding efforts: go.ncsu.edu/donatetoCEFS

Barriers to Organic Certification in the Southeastern US Wednesday, December 17, 12 pm - 1 pm Join speakers Dr. Hannah Dankbar and Noa Mizrahi for a discussion on the top challenges farmers face when pursuing organic certification in the Southeast. go.ncsu.edu/barriers-to-or…

infoCEFS's tweet image. Barriers to Organic Certification in the Southeastern US
Wednesday, December 17, 12 pm - 1 pm

Join speakers Dr. Hannah Dankbar and Noa Mizrahi for a discussion on the top challenges farmers face when pursuing organic certification in the Southeast.

go.ncsu.edu/barriers-to-or…

The generosity of #GivingTuesday and celebration of this global generosity movement doesn’t have to end after Tuesday. Join us in striving for climate-friendly food and agriculture systems! Make your gift today at go.ncsu.edu/donatetoCEFS Learn more: cefs.ncsu.edu/climate-change

infoCEFS's tweet image. The generosity of #GivingTuesday and celebration of this global generosity movement doesn’t have to end after Tuesday. Join us in striving for climate-friendly food and agriculture systems! Make your gift today at go.ncsu.edu/donatetoCEFS
Learn more: cefs.ncsu.edu/climate-change

It’s #GivingTuesday! Your support empowers us to conduct groundbreaking research, deliver essential education, build resilient communities, and strengthen food systems to withstand the challenges of our changing world! Make your gift at cefs.ncsu.edu/news/archive/e…

infoCEFS's tweet image. It’s #GivingTuesday! Your support empowers us to conduct groundbreaking research, deliver essential education, build resilient communities, and strengthen food systems to withstand the challenges of our changing world! Make your gift at cefs.ncsu.edu/news/archive/e…

We’re one day away from #GivingTuesday! Support us tomorrow (or today!) by heading to our website to learn about our work & the year we’ve had. Your support helps us continue to grow so please consider making a gift. cefs.ncsu.edu/news/archive/e…

infoCEFS's tweet image. We’re one day away from #GivingTuesday! Support us tomorrow (or today!) by heading to our website to learn about our work & the year we’ve had. Your support helps us continue to grow so please consider making a gift. cefs.ncsu.edu/news/archive/e…

The application for the 2026 Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) summer #internship is officially open! Visit our website to learn more and apply: go.ncsu.edu/cefs_aspire

infoCEFS's tweet image. The application for the 2026 Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) summer #internship is officially open! Visit our website to learn more and apply: go.ncsu.edu/cefs_aspire

Check out our latest newsletter for important updates, events, and opportunities from CEFS: conta.cc/4r8FrCd If you'd like to join our general mailing list to receive news and announcements in your email inbox, please visit: cefs.ncsu.edu/get-involved/l…

infoCEFS's tweet image. Check out our latest newsletter for important updates, events, and opportunities from CEFS: conta.cc/4r8FrCd

If you'd like to join our general mailing list to receive news and announcements in your email inbox, please visit: cefs.ncsu.edu/get-involved/l…

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How can we make farm-fresh food easier for preschools to buy and sustainable for farmers? 🍎🌱 Researchers from @cefsnc and AHS tested strategies like group ordering and mobile markets to bridge the gap. 🚜🏫 Explore our new #localfood buying guides ⬇️ ow.ly/k2QF50XpJhi

AHSNCState's tweet image. How can we make farm-fresh food easier for preschools to buy and sustainable for farmers? 🍎🌱

Researchers from @cefsnc and AHS tested strategies like group ordering and mobile markets to bridge the gap. 🚜🏫 Explore our new #localfood buying guides ⬇️ ow.ly/k2QF50XpJhi
AHSNCState's tweet image. How can we make farm-fresh food easier for preschools to buy and sustainable for farmers? 🍎🌱

Researchers from @cefsnc and AHS tested strategies like group ordering and mobile markets to bridge the gap. 🚜🏫 Explore our new #localfood buying guides ⬇️ ow.ly/k2QF50XpJhi
AHSNCState's tweet image. How can we make farm-fresh food easier for preschools to buy and sustainable for farmers? 🍎🌱

Researchers from @cefsnc and AHS tested strategies like group ordering and mobile markets to bridge the gap. 🚜🏫 Explore our new #localfood buying guides ⬇️ ow.ly/k2QF50XpJhi
AHSNCState's tweet image. How can we make farm-fresh food easier for preschools to buy and sustainable for farmers? 🍎🌱

Researchers from @cefsnc and AHS tested strategies like group ordering and mobile markets to bridge the gap. 🚜🏫 Explore our new #localfood buying guides ⬇️ ow.ly/k2QF50XpJhi

Happy #Veterans Day! Join us Nov. 19, 4–6 p.m. at the @NCState Plant Sciences Building in Raleigh for Grounded in Purpose: A Photographic Journey of Veteran Farmers. Experience powerful stories of Veterans finding new purpose through farming. Register: go.ncsu.edu/veteran-farmer…

infoCEFS's tweet image. Happy #Veterans Day! Join us Nov. 19, 4–6 p.m. at the @NCState Plant Sciences Building in Raleigh for Grounded in Purpose: A Photographic Journey of Veteran Farmers. Experience powerful stories of Veterans finding new purpose through farming. Register: go.ncsu.edu/veteran-farmer…

Farm to ECE Institute participants celebrated the #NCCrunch!🍎 The Crunch promotes healthy eating & supports Farm to School, Farm to ECE, & other local food efforts statewide. Join in by crunching a local fruit/veggie! Learn more: growing-minds.org/north-carolina… | go.ncsu.edu/f2ece

infoCEFS's tweet image. Farm to ECE Institute participants celebrated the #NCCrunch!🍎 The Crunch promotes healthy eating & supports Farm to School, Farm to ECE, & other local food efforts statewide. Join in by crunching a local fruit/veggie! Learn more: growing-minds.org/north-carolina… | go.ncsu.edu/f2ece

Curious about your soil health? 🌱 Join CEFS & NC Extension for a free hands-on soil sampling workshop at the @NC_PSI building! Learn to collect samples, read results, & boost plant production. Register: cefs.ncsu.edu/event/soil-sam…

infoCEFS's tweet image. Curious about your soil health? 🌱 Join CEFS & NC Extension for a free hands-on soil sampling workshop at the @NC_PSI building! Learn to collect samples, read results, & boost plant production.
Register: cefs.ncsu.edu/event/soil-sam…

Join Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Liaison and John Lyttle, Agriculture Extension Agent, as they discuss options for extending the growing seasons of common crops. Learn more and register at go.ncsu.edu/garden-plannin…

infoCEFS's tweet image. Join Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Liaison and John Lyttle, Agriculture Extension Agent, as they discuss options for extending the growing seasons of common crops. Learn more and register at go.ncsu.edu/garden-plannin…

Empowering Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) works to strengthen local food across 12 western NC counties & the Qualla Boundary 🌄 EMFS supports farms & food businesses through training, funding & events that build resilience & connection. Learn more: cefs.ncsu.edu/empowering-mou…


Need hay? In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, @NC_Choices collaborated with @NCExtension livestock and forage partners to develop NC Hay Finder, a new website to help connect farmers needing hay with those who have hay to sell. Read more: cefs.ncsu.edu/hayfinder/


Hurricane Helene forever changed the landscape of western North Carolina. This article in @NCStateCALS Magazine explores some of NC State Extension and CEFS efforts to help agriculture in the region rebound.

One year ago, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. Today, we reflect on the strength of our communities and the selfless service of Extension experts who have helped turn recovery into resilience. 🎥 Hear their stories: ncst.at/ZO5a50X2jNO



This year we launched the WNCStrong Youth Service Corps to help western NC recover from Hurricane Helene 🌿 High schoolers from Buncombe, Mitchell & Yancey counties are restoring farms & strengthening local food systems. Learn more: cals.ncsu.edu/news/wncstrong… @NCStateCALS


We’re excited to announce our 2025–2026 CEFS NC State Graduate Fellows! 🌱Learn more about the new cohort: cefs.ncsu.edu/cefs-announces…

infoCEFS's tweet image. We’re excited to announce our 2025–2026 CEFS NC State Graduate Fellows! 🌱Learn more about the new cohort: cefs.ncsu.edu/cefs-announces…

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