Farm to Fork

Held in the Triangle for more than 16 years, the Farm to Fork Picnic is a showcase of North Carolina chefs, artisans, and farmers paired together to create sips and nibbles of the region’s best flavors and seasonal ingredients!

Grab your friends and family, a blanket, and some lawn chairs, and join us for a delightful summer picnic. Chefs and farmers are teamed up to create small bites at tasting stations throughout the beautiful grounds of Donovan Manor.

The Farm to Fork Picnic is not just delicious, it is also a fundraiser for agriculture and food system training programs at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS). CEFS’ Sustainable Agriculture Internship and Apprenticeship Programs inspire and equip a new generation of farmers and food system leaders to grow North Carolina’s local food system! 80% of former CEFS interns reported that they have worked in sustainable agriculture and/or food systems since completing the internship. Learn more about the cause.

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems was established in 1994 and is a partnership of North Carolina State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. CEFS’ mission is to develop and promote just and equitable food and farming systems that conserve natural resources, strengthen communities, improve health outcomes, and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond.