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29 Oct, 2024

Activation Day at CFT Market

By Carolina Farm Trust|2024-10-29T21:22:07+00:00October 29, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

CFT Market: Opening Phase One and Creating a Hub for Fresh, Local Food

We’re excited to announce that Phase One of the CFT Market is now officially operational! Located in west Charlotte, this market is more than just a place to cook and store food—it’s a community hub designed to make fresh, local produce accessible to all. At Carolina Farm Trust, we believe that food is more than sustenance; it’s a gateway to community empowerment and sustainable change.

What is CFT Market?

The CFT Market is the physical extension of our mission to rebuild food systems from the ground up. In west Charlotte, where food insecurity has long been a challenge, this market offers a solution rooted in relationships, not transactions. By stocking our coolers with produce from local farmers and providing a space where neighbors can connect at our weekly pop-up farm stands, we are creating a

The 2024 Systems Change Conference

By Carolina Farm Trust|2024-10-16T12:19:25+00:00October 14, 2024|Events|0 Comments

This year’s Systems Change Conference kicked off in the best way possible: with a hands-on, immersive experience at Russell Hedrick’s farm. Learning directly from leading voices in regenerative agriculture provided an incredible opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in regenerative equipment, soil health practices, drone technology, and farming data that are shaping the future of agriculture.

“It was great to be among professionals and farmers who do this work daily.” – Anonymous Review

The conversations on Monday were just as impactful as the farm experience itself. Our panels addressed key issues, including the Government’s Role in Systems Change, Food as Health and Nutrition Density, and the emerging innovations in Decarbonization Efforts. These discussions set the stage for a deep dive into the structural shifts needed to create sustainable food systems.

“I really enjoyed the morning at the farm. Seeing and learning more about the tangible impact of sustainable, regenerative

Carolina Farm Trust Opens Phase One of New Community Food Market to Improve Access to Healthy Food from Carolina-region Farms

By Carolina Farm Trust|2024-08-15T14:46:47+00:00August 15, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Carolina Farm Trust Opens Phase One of New Community Food Market to Improve Access to Healthy Food from Carolina-region Farms

CHARLOTTE—Carolina Farm Trust (CFT), a non-profit dedicated to localizing community food systems in rural and urban regions to increase access to healthy foods, announced today the opening of phase one of the new 25,000-square-foot CFT Market in West Charlotte. After three years of design and construction, phase one of the CFT Market will center on CFT’s expanding food production in the community and greater Charlotte region.

Led by Executive Chef Ryan Forte and Executive Pastry Chef Leressa Rucker, the new state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, located in the center of CFT Market, will prepare meals, baked goods and other culinary creations from fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients grown by regional farms for CFT’s catering services, pop up markets, CFT Bistro food truck and local restaurants. In addition, the CFT Market culinary team will work with

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