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Our Mission
Our mission is to promote Agroecology and sustainable food systems by providing a diversity of experiential learning opportunities for NC State and the broader community.
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"Feeding The Future, One Mind at a Time"
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_100% of all donations help sustain the Agroecology Education Farm Agroecology Education Farm fundraising efforts operate under the auspices of the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization |
- April 27, 2019
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CFSA Farm Tour at the AEF
April 27, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Agroecology Education Farm, 4400 Mid Pines Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USACome tour local, sustainable farms and discover the delicious meat, dairy, fruits, mushrooms, & veggies produced right here in the Piedmont!
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 27th – 28, 2019 from 2 – 6 p.m. both days.
Where: 50 scenic and sustainable farms in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Johnston, Orange, Person, and Wake Counties.
Who: Kids, foodies, locavores, gardeners, new or aspiring farmers, locals, and visitors will enjoy a memorable weekend spent meeting local farmers and touring their beautiful farms on the Piedmont Farm Tour.
How is this year different? This year’s tour merges the Piedmont Farm Tour with the Eastern Triangle Farm Tour to open up even more farms on a single weekend.
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- April 28, 2019
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CFSA Farm Tour at the AEF
April 28, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Agroecology Education Farm, 4400 Mid Pines Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USACome tour local, sustainable farms and discover the delicious meat, dairy, fruits, mushrooms, & veggies produced right here in the Piedmont!
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 27th – 28, 2019 from 2 – 6 p.m. both days.
Where: 50 scenic and sustainable farms in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Johnston, Orange, Person, and Wake Counties.
Who: Kids, foodies, locavores, gardeners, new or aspiring farmers, locals, and visitors will enjoy a memorable weekend spent meeting local farmers and touring their beautiful farms on the Piedmont Farm Tour.
How is this year different? This year’s tour merges the Piedmont Farm Tour with the Eastern Triangle Farm Tour to open up even more farms on a single weekend.
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- May 4, 2019
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Farm Volunteer Day
May 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:Come volunteer at the farm!
What to wear:
Please dress appropriately for farm work in clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.
Please wear close-toed shoes.What to bring:
A personal water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and gloves are recommended.What you’ll do:
Farming is hard work. Workdays typically include light to medium physical labor, including lifting and carrying up to 20lbs, raking, weeding, mulching, and turning compost.
Stop for a water break and a rest whenever you need one! It’s very important to stay hydrated and comfortable.Weather:
Volunteer work at the garden is subject to weather conditions.
Rain/Thunder/Lightning: Rain before or during scheduled volunteer times may force the cancellation of the workday.
Heat: If there is a “heat advisory,” farm work will continue, but volunteers may want to consider rescheduling their work. If a “heat warning” is forecast, volunteer activities will be canceled.
Cold: If the daytime temperature is forecast to be less than 45 degrees, volunteer activities will be canceled.
Each volunteer should decide whether to work on a given day based on their personal limitations and comfort level.
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- May 18, 2019
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Farm Volunteer Day
May 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
4400 Mid Pines Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USADescription:Come volunteer at the farm!
What to wear:
Please dress appropriately for farm work in clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.
Please wear close-toed shoes.What to bring:
A personal water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and gloves are recommended.What you’ll do:
Farming is hard work. Workdays typically include light to medium physical labor, including lifting and carrying up to 20lbs, raking, weeding, mulching, and turning compost.
Stop for a water break and a rest whenever you need one! It’s very important to stay hydrated and comfortable.Weather:
Volunteer work at the garden is subject to weather conditions.
Rain/Thunder/Lightning: Rain before or during scheduled volunteer times may force the cancellation of the workday.
Heat: If there is a “heat advisory,” farm work will continue, but volunteers may want to consider rescheduling their work. If a “heat warning” is forecast, volunteer activities will be canceled.
Cold: If the daytime temperature is forecast to be less than 45 degrees, volunteer activities will be canceled.
Each volunteer should decide whether to work on a given day based on their personal limitations and comfort level.
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- June 1, 2019
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Farm Volunteer Day
June 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Description:Come volunteer at the farm!
What to wear:
Please dress appropriately for farm work in clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.
Please wear close-toed shoes.What to bring:
A personal water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and gloves are recommended.What you’ll do:
Farming is hard work. Workdays typically include light to medium physical labor, including lifting and carrying up to 20lbs, raking, weeding, mulching, and turning compost.
Stop for a water break and a rest whenever you need one! It’s very important to stay hydrated and comfortable.Weather:
Volunteer work at the garden is subject to weather conditions.
Rain/Thunder/Lightning: Rain before or during scheduled volunteer times may force the cancellation of the workday.
Heat: If there is a “heat advisory,” farm work will continue, but volunteers may want to consider rescheduling their work. If a “heat warning” is forecast, volunteer activities will be canceled.
Cold: If the daytime temperature is forecast to be less than 45 degrees, volunteer activities will be canceled.
Each volunteer should decide whether to work on a given day based on their personal limitations and comfort level.
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