Our Rural Future

In the latest issue of CALS Magazine, we journey from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Currituck Sound, telling the stories of rural North Carolina.

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Problem-solving is in our DNA. It's what happens when we Think and Do.

Richard Linton

CALS Dean

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Introducing Homegrown

A new educational video series from NC State Extension aims to reconnect people to the food, landscapes and agriculture of North Carolina.

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Apr 19, 2018

AgPack Strong: The Conservation Evangelist

A botany and zoology class in NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences gave Dale Threatt-Taylor an understanding of and passion for conservation. Now, she’s a national leader in the field.

'Drill Instructor Without the Yelling:' Food Science's Keith Harris

During his time in the Marine Corps Reserves and on active duty during Operation Desert Storm, Keith Harris learned an unlikely lesson: how to teach.

Leading the Way

$1.5B

NC State ag research has a massive economic impact on rural North Carolina.

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The Covington sweet potato, developed at NC State, makes up 20% of the U.S. sweet potato market.

$25M

CALS research has generated more than $25 million in licensing revenue since 2011.

Featured Videos

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Preparing for PSI

We’re making North Carolina a world leader in plant sciences. Take a peek at the designs for our new Plant Sciences Initiative building coming in 2021.

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A World of Possibility

CALS grad David Hoffman says his internship with the JC Raulston Arboretum opened his eyes to a whole new world of plants -- and a desire to study horticultural science.

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CALS Events View full calendar

Apr21

Saturday 10:00 AM

“All the Presidents' Gardens" - N.A. Rock Garden Society Lecture

Apr22

Sunday 2:00 PM

"Groovy Gardeners" - Jr. Girl Scouts Badge Workshop at JCRA

Apr23

Monday 8:30 AM

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences