Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation

We work at the nexus of food, agriculture, and society to explore and catalyze the conditions for a more just and sustainable food system so that all may thrive

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

The CFSCT is stepping away from this platform. Stay connected with us on our listserv, LinkedIn, Facebook, and our new Instagram page which will be linked below! 🌾🫂📢 #CFSCT #StayConnected

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[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

We invite you to join us for our first Center Fellow Speaker Series Presentation of the year! With us will be Adam Taylor, Manager of the Catawba Sustainability Center. This event is on February 26, from 2:00-3:00pm. We hope to see you there!

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

The Center Fellows Speaker Series has RETURNED! We have speakers from February to May, with registration for all sessions available now. They can be accessed by copying and pasting the tinyURL links found below in the flyer. We hope to see you there!

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

TOMORROW! This is going to be a fantastic talk with our incredible speakers, so be sure to register!

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

Get ready for our next Center Fellow Speaker Series coming on November 12 from 12:30-1:30pm! 🥕

The link to register for the event can be found below, as well as in the attached flyer. We hope to see you there!

https://t.co/uIFU19HoJG

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

Get ready for our next Center Fellow Speaker Series coming on November 12 from 12:30-1:30pm! 🥕

The link to register for the event can be found below, as well as in the attached flyer. We hope to see you there!

https://t.co/uIFU19HoJG

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

TOMORROW! Join us either virtually or in person for our Center Fellows Speaker Series with our very own Dr. Pratyoosh Kashyap 👏🌾

https://t.co/Q7SdusEvMa

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

Next Week! Join us virtually for our Center Fellows Speaker Series with Amyrose Foll, Founder of Virginia Free Farm 🧺🫐 September 18, 3 pm ET. The link for registration can be found below, or scan the QR code in the flyer. Hope to see you there!

https://t.co/qnXkm6PQwg

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

We are celebrating our 5-year anniversary! Join us on 9/6 from 4-6pm on the VT campus. Enjoy a lively event with partners, delicious refreshments, & the Food Moments exhibit! @VTCals @VCE_Director @vtnews @vtspes @vt_alce @VTFoodStudies @VTFoodScience
https://t.co/gEfx4LBLEp

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

Come saw hi and celebrate community Happily Natural Fest! (@brothermanifest)!

[Rural Development VA @RDVirginia_]

Urban ag is helping to transform the food system as we know it & VA is on the front lines of that effort. Check out this grant opportunity from our friends @VTFoodSystems, @VSU_AG's SFOP & partners. Proposal deadline: 8/19. https://t.co/ys4wigLNoJ

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

Check out the Center team earlier this week in Detroit! Thrilled to be contributing to #urbanagriculture in Virginia and beyond!

[Kim Niewolny @KimNiewolny]

Coming back from the National Urban Agriculture Conference in Detroit! Over 500 people coming together as part of the National Urban Agriculture (NUAg) Initiative. As part of the NUAg team, Virginia was well represented from the ground up! @virginia_tech @VTFoodSystems @vt_alce

[Va Beginning Farmer @vabeginningfarm]

Our August newsblast is out! Enjoy :) https://t.co/ZL50VhBUAp

[AFSA @Afsafrica]

Call For Proposals: @Afsafrica invites Interested candidates to submit their proposals by 31st August 2024 for an Evaluation of AFSA’s Healthy Soil Healthy Food Project
https://t.co/Z3EK7EjCiy

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

Check this feature about the work of Center Fellow Sarah Misyak!

[Virginia Tech Research @VTresearch]

“Mothers experience negative mental health impacts due to household food insecurity, especially if they are the ones going without food or using a sizable portion of it." -- Sarah Misyak of @VTCals

More about the study:
https://t.co/V1y9Epj6wp

[Virginia Tech Research @VTresearch]

“Mothers experience negative mental health impacts due to household food insecurity, especially if they are the ones going without food or using a sizable portion of it." -- Sarah Misyak of @VTCals

More about the study:
https://t.co/V1y9Epj6wp

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

🗣️ Don't miss out! Join us for our final live Zoom Q&A this Friday at 9 am ET! Proposals are due August 19th.

Secure your spot now➡️ https://t.co/7ekDIMNB5i

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

🌱 Exciting News for #UrbanAgriculture

“Advancing Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems" Initiative in Virginia is offering up to $15,000 in mini-grants to support urban agriculture projects.

Apply by August 19, 2024! For more info: https://t.co/Qd6piXBpQh

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@VACoopExt @4theSoil @SouthernSARE @NCAT_ORG @vtspes

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

Join us for the Soil for Water Virtual Forum on August 13, 15, & 20 from 11:00-12:00 pm ET!

Hear from Virginia farmers and ranchers about protecting, conserving, and regenerating our soil and water resources. For more info, visit our website below ⤵️

https://t.co/Gky5cE5TNA

[Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation @VTFoodSystems]

🌱 Are you a community gardener, urban grower, small-scale niche farmer, student, or simply interested in urban agriculture?

Join us at one of the USDA Farm Service Agency Urban Agriculture Informational Sessions!

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/VtjS5XXGN4

[Farm Service Agency @usdaFSA]

The 2024 sign-up period for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program is now open! This cost-share program helps organic producers and handlers by covering up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category: https://t.co/RS9dmCyqFF