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CALS Summer Stories

CALS students were busy this summer with fulfilling internships and life-changing study abroad trips.

Read their stories 

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Our agricultural research has a massive economic impact on rural North Carolina.

27-to-1

ROI: NC State Extension’s work helps fuel the N.C. economy by delivering solutions directly into the hands of the state’s citizens.

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Nearly all CALS students with high-need degrees graduate with jobs that have salaries well above the state’s median income.

HOMEGROWN

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The Changing of the Leaves

Everyone loves the luminous landscapes of fall, like freshly painted canvases created by trillions of leaves changing colors in unison. But have you ever wondered why or how leaves transform into those radiant reds, oranges and yellows? 

Discover the science behind the colors 

Podcast: Farms, Food and You

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CALS Alumnus Strives for Quality Higher Education in Honduras

Biological and Agricultural Engineering alumnus Marlon Brevé-Reyes works to improve the quality of higher education and increase student access in his home country of Honduras. 

Latinx Heritage Month: What Is It and How Can You Get Involved?

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the NC State community honors the cultures and experiences of our Latinx Wolfpack. 
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The Venus Flytrap: A North Carolina Native

Discover how—and why—the Venus flytrap snares its prey, efforts to ensure the health of this vulnerable species, and why it’s never OK to dig one up in the wild. 

CALS in the News

NC State University’s fully operational dairy farm, Howling Cow Creamery, is known for its delicious ice cream and its efforts to build a transparent dairy industry. Learn more about Howling Cow from Alex Ives, the dairy education coordinator.

Get the inside ‘scoop’ 
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Featured Videos

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How Sweet It Is: North Carolina’s Apple Economy

Apples are a booming business in North Carolina, especially in Henderson County. Terry Kelley, director of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Henderson County Center, helps trace apples’ journeys from seed to supermarket.

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Sharing the Road with Farmers

As North Carolina continues to grow and our cities expand into traditionally rural areas, folks are increasingly likely to encounter farm equipment on local roads. Learn how to drive safely around farm equipment, and why sharing the road benefits you as much as the farmer.

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The Next Frontier is Here

At CALS, there is no final frontier in agriculture, just the next one. The future of agriculture is here and in progress. We harness big data to tackle big challenges like a growing population, increasing urbanization and climate change. We go beyond the field and lab to test new plant varietals in space. We create global collaboration in our research efforts. And that’s not the half of it. Get a glimpse of what we’re up to.

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Sep 29

Thursday12:00 PM

Lunch and Lit in the Garden: Wishtree (Grades 5-8)
Sep 30

Friday

Spend a Day at State!
Oct 01

Saturday

Spring Admission Application Deadline