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As we look ahead in the month of July we have a tremendous number of tours, workshops, lectures and activities that we wanted to make sure you had marked on your calendars! From energy conservation and biofuel production to livestock production, organic grains and insects, there is something for everyone's interests. We look forward seeing you at some of the remaining 20 events!
Please visit our website for more information for more information on these workshops.
Sincerely,
Lisa Forehand
CEFS - Extension & Outreach Coordinator
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Fueling the Farm II: Managing energy risks, reducing energy costs & exploring alternative energy sources
Thursday, July 10, 9:00-4:00pm
Leaders: Steve Moore (NCSU) & Mike Morris (NCAT)
Location: O'Berry Center, Goldsboro, NC
Additional Instructors: TBA
Workshop Registration:$45 (includes lunch)
This
day long workshop will provide farmers and other participants with
information and tools to explore and evaluate farm energy use,
potential economic risk and ways of reducing on-farm energy usage and
expenses. Renewable energy and energy efficiency projects will be
discussed and demonstrated and potential funding sources will be
identified. Biofuel production topics will be a specific breakout
thread and will include the step by step demonstration of biofuel
production.
This workshop made possible through a grant from USDA-Risk Management Agency
To view a draft of the agenda or to download a registration form, please visit our Schedule of Events!
If you would like to register for both Fueling the Farm II AND Biofuels 101, the registration fee is $80 (a $10 savings!).
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Biofuels 101: Hands-on Demonstration
of Biofuel Production
Friday, July 11, 9:00-4:30pm
Leader: Matt Rudolf (Piedmont Biofuels)
Location: CEFS, Goldsboro, NC
Additional Instructors: TBA
Workshop Registration: $45 (includes lunch)
Piedmont
Biofuels will teach a 'hands on' workshop on biodiesel production.
Topics to be covered and demonstrated will include equipment set up and
design, materials and supplies, titration, running the reaction,
washing, drying, testing, and final product evaluation. Additionally
they will demonstrate a small oil seed press, and describe the steps
necessary to produce biodiesel from an oilseed crop.
To view a draft of the agenda or to download a registration form, please visit our Schedule of Events!
If you would like to register for both Fueling the Farm II AND Biofuels 101, the registration fee is $80 (a $10 savings!).
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Pasture-Based Dairy Workshop
Thursday, July 17, 9:30-3:00pm
Leader: Steve Washburn (NCSU)
Additional Instructors: Geoff Benson, Sue Ellen Johnson, Wes Watson (NCSU), Andy Meier (NCDA&CS)
Location: CEFS, Goldsboro, NC
Workshop Registration: $20 (includes lunch)
Pesticide Credits: 2.5 hours: K N O D X
The
pasture-based dairy at CEFS will host a workshop for interested dairy
producers, educators, and students. Topics will include horn fly
control strategies, forage production and management, herd management,
crossbreeding, and summaries of recent and on-going research projects.
Topics will be relevant for organic dairy herds as well as for herds
using various amounts of pasture in their production systems.
To learn moreabout this workshop or to download a registration form, please visit our Schedule of Events!
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Bugs in the Garden
(Kids Workshop)
Saturday, July 19, 10:00-12:00pm
Leader: Lisa Forehand (NCSU)
Workshop Registration: FREE
Location: Wayne County Public Library, 1001 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27530
This
hands-on workshop geared towards school age children will introduce them to the fun and fascinating world
of insects. Come learn what makes a bug a bug, what bugs feed on and identify a few
insects in the field.
To learn more about this workshop or to download a registration form, please visit our Schedule of Events!
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Raising Heritage Turkeys on Pasture
Monday & Tuesday, July 21-22 9:00-4:30pm
Leaders: Marjie Bender (ALBC) & Frank Reese, Jr.
Location: Central Carolina Community College and Peregrine Farms
Workshop Registration: $40 (includes lunch)
Turkeys
are moving back outside. And not just any turkey; heritage turkeys.
This 2 day clinic will teach outdoor production of heritage turkeys
from brooding through processing and marketing. Nutrition & feeds,
diseases & predators, management & more will be covered.
Participants will receive a complete production manual.
Frank Reese, Jr., the primary instructor, has 45 years of experience
raising heritage turkeys, and is now leading the nation in
re-establishing a market for these hardy and flavorful historic birds.
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy has been saving heritage
turkeys since 1997. As a Professional Development Project,
Extension agents are eligible for fee waivers and travel support. For
more information contact mbender@albc-usa.org.
To learn more about this workshop or to download a registration form, please visit our Schedule of Events!
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Out-of-State Organic Grain Tour:
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania
Thursday-Saturday, July 24-26, Time: 3 day tour
Leaders: Chris Reberg-Horton & Molly Hamilton (NCSU)
Workshop Registration: $75
Location: VA, MD, PA (Rodale Institute)
This
3 day tour will involve travel to Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland
to visit the Rodale Institute and several large-scale, successful
organic grain farms.
We are pleased to announce this workshop is sponsored by: Golden LEAF
For information, please contact: Molly Hamilton at: molly_hamilton@ncsu.edu or 828-273-1041
To learn more about this workshop or to download a registration form, please visit our Schedule of Events!
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Making Use of Beneficial Insects for Crop Pest Management & Pollination
Wednesday, July 30, 9:00-3:00pm
Leaders: David Orr (NCSU) & Debbie Roos (NCCES)
Location: CEFS, Goldsboro, NC
Workshop Registration: $20 (Includes lunch)
Pesticide Credits: 5.0 hours: N O D X
This
workshop will include information on beneficial insects used for pest
management as well as beneficial  insects involved in pollination. The
pest management portion of the workshop will begin by providing a
background on biological control and how it relates to IPM. We will
also take an objective look at how and where biological control can be
used and improved. We will cover the DOs and DON'Ts of purchasing and
releasing beneficial organisms. We will also objectively examine
beneficial insect habitats,  a common pest management approach on
organic farms. Field demonstrations and hands on activities will
provide participants with a practical background in beneficial insect
habitats, and straight-forward strategies for increasing the value of
beneficial insects released on farms. In the pollinator portion of the
workshop participants will learn about the important crop pollinators
and the habitat that can help increase their numbers.
To learn more about this workshop or to download a registration form, please visit our Schedule of Events!
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Why Buy Local?
Thursday, July 31 7:00-8:00pm
Leaders: Carol Moore (SARE) & Steve Moore (NCSU)
Workshop Registration: FREE
Location: Wayne County Public Library, 1001 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Discover
why eating seasonal and locally produced food is one of the most
important choices you can make for  improving the health of your family,
community, and the planet. In this workshop we will discover what is a
"local food system"; the health and environmental benefits of eating
local, seasonal foods; and why local food systems stimulate communities
and local economies. Also, find out what you can do to support the
production and consumption of local foods through the Wayne County
Local Food System Initiative.
To learn more about this workshop or to download a registration form, please visit our Schedule of Events!
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CEFS Merchandise
 CEFS is excited to announce a new store on the Cafe' Press website. Items include: short- and long-sleeved t-shirts (youth & adult sizes), baby one-sees and bibs, messenger bags & tote bags, aprons, coffee mugs and much more!
Please visit our store and help support CEFS!
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Mission & History of CEFS
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.
North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T
State University established the Center for
Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) with the
North Carolina Department of Agriculture at the
Cherry Farm facility near Goldsboro, NC in 1994.
These partners work closely with state and federal
agencies, non-governmental organizations (for
example, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association,
Rural Advancement Foundation International,
Farm Bureau), farmers, and citizens to provide
agricultural research, extension, and education for
our state. The development of CEFS is a national
model for partnership, innovation, and
interdisciplinary cooperation.
To learn more about CEFS, Please visit: www.cefs.ncsu.edu
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Center for Environmental Farming Systems
Box 7609 - NCSU
Raleigh, NC 27695
cefs_info@ncsu.edu
919-513-0954
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