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What We Do

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems develops and promotes just and equitable 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 - photo of trees
Agroforestry Unit
Farming Systems Research Unit
Farming Systems Research Unit
Pasture-Based Dairy Unit
Pasture-Based Dairy Unit
Pasture-Based Beef Unit
Pasture-Based Beef Unit
organic-research
Organic Research Unit
Small Farm Unit
Small Farm Unit

CEFS-Affiliated Programs and Initiatives

Amazing Grazing
Amazing Grazing
CEFS Farm to School
CEFS Farm to School
Community Food Strategies
NC Choices
NC Choices
NC 10% Campaign
NC 10% Campaign
Food Youth Initiative
Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System
NC Farm to Early Care and Education
Farm to Senior Services
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems