2026 Farm to Early Care and Education Institute

Join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) at the 2026 Farm to Early Care and Education Institute. CEFS is happy to honor the hard work from the Farm to Early Childhood Education Local Food Purchasing Collaborative, as well as look to the future and continue incorporating agriculture, farming and gardening in the lives of children and at childcare development centers. Attend the Institute to:

• Network with Farm to Early Care and Education Institute leaders and to continue growing our movement in North Carolina
• Better understand the importance of community outreach, collaboration and mentoring relationships in Farm to Early Care and Education Institute programming
• Participate in dynamic learning opportunities, including hands-on learning experiences

Early care and education administrators and teachers, technical assistance providers, NC Cooperative Extension agents and those who want to help end childhood hunger and promote healthy eating habits in young children are welcome to attend the institute.