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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 - 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

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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

NC Choices

NC Choices

NC 10% Campaign

NC 10% Campaign

CEFS Career Pathways logo

Career Pathways

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EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems

Farm to Senior Services Logo

Farm to Senior Services

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NC Farm to Early Care and Education