The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) continues to inspire new agricultural and food system career pathways, with the goal of increasing the pool and diversity of trained new food system leaders through student internships, apprenticeships for community members, and graduate fellowships. CEFS opportunities support new career pathways for students, community members, military veterans, and others.

The application period is NOW OPEN for CEFS Summer 2023 internships as well as for two registered apprenticeships. Read along to learn about each of these opportunities.
Farm to Senior Services – Food Systems Internship
Learn about community-based food systems and help build local food value chains between local farmers and regional, institutional markets. Learn about county-based senior food services, rural farming systems, food council networks, and national local food metrics.

Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree program at any North Carolina university, college, or community college.