Seed to Plate
Duplicate of Center for Environmental Farming Systems
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) is an internationally recognized Center of Excellence for Sustainable Agriculture supporting the growth of vibrant farms where healthy
products are produced in ways that steward the land and its people. CEFS is a leader in research, innovation, and service for the agricultural community. The Center provides support for new and transitioning farmers, contributes high quality research to the sustainable agriculture knowledge base, and offers educational programs to local, national, and international audiences.
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems develops and promotes food and farming systems that protect the environment, strengthen local communities, and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond.
History
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) was established in 1994 by North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to serve as a center dedicated to sustainable agriculture research, extension, and education. CEFS was the result of several years of work by a task force of university faculty and administrators, state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, farmers, and citizens charged with developing a strategy to build a strong sustainable agriculture program in North Carolina. Located at the Cherry Research Farm near Goldsboro, CEFS began its sustainable agriculture programming in 1996. Today, CEFS is one of the nation’s largest centers for the study of environmentally sustainable farming practices.
Organic. It's Worth It In Schools
Reading, writing, arithmetic, and now, the fourth R: real food. This spring, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is helping schools access and offer students more organic food with a national contest to award a winning school with an organically grown garden or an organic vending machine.
Check out the ORGANIC. IT'S WORTH IT IN SCHOOLS. website.
Duplicate of FDA unable to keep US food safe, experts say
5/1/2007 - On the heels of the recent contaminated pet food incident, which caused the deaths of an unknown number of cats and dogs, the Food and Drug Administration announced that up to 6,000 hogs in several states also consumed feed tainted with industrial chemical
Why YOU should join a CSA
Community Supported Agriculture is spreading throughout the country. Join others who are enjoying locally grown, fresh produce.
