Tuesday, June 24
Agroforestry Farm Tour: Seed Theory
🌳 Join us for a guided tour of Seed Theory Farm, a 5-acre agroforestry operation just outside downtown Durham. Explore a working model of alley cropping, diverse vegetable production, and innovative approaches to sustainable land use in a peri-urban setting.
🗓️ Date & Time:
Tuesday, June 24 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
📍 Location:
Seed Theory Farm
3111 Cheek Road, Durham, NC 27704
📝 Hosted by:
Horticultural Science
(441 followers – lots of repeat attendees 📈)
🌿 About the Event:
Led by farmer Kaleb Karczewski, this in-depth tour showcases a developing community-focused agroforestry project. Highlights include:
Alley cropping and diversified fruit & vegetable systems
Invasive species management strategies
Livestock integration in an agroecological setting
A preview of the farm’s educational nature trail
Insights into farm-to-table event hosting
A look at Seed Theory’s upcoming 2025 vegetable CSA launch
This tour is ideal for farmers, educators, urban ag enthusiasts, and anyone curious about regenerative, community-centered farming systems.
✅ Free educational event offered by NC State University’s Alternative Crops and Organics Program in partnership with Virginia Tech and funded by the Edwards Mother Earth Foundation.
🕒 Duration: 3 hours
🚶 Please note: The tour involves walking on uneven ground. For accessibility questions, contact mary_bulan@ncsu.edu.