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An All-Angles Perspective

Beguiled by bees and beer, NC State senior Ray Baek is building the leadership skills, experience and knowledge needed for a career in food preservation innovation.

Follow his journey

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

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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.

Air Fryers 101

Just unboxing that air fryer from Christmas or looking for new ways to use one? We’ll help you make the most of your air fryer.

Learn some tips

Podcast: Farms, Food and You

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You Decide: Has There Been Some Good News on Income Inequality?

One of the most significant economic issues of our time has been widening income inequality. The COVID-19 pandemic and demographics have caused income inequality to narrow nationally, but what about North Carolina?

The Sweet Secrets of Apple Physiology

Annie Vogel, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Horticultural Science, studies how apples respond to different environmental factors and diseases.

many ants swarm over a plastic plate containing different types of food. The plate is set on the ground, surrounded by leaves.

Climate Conundrum: Study Finds Ants Aren’t Altering Behavior in Rising Temperatures

The finding suggests ants may have trouble adjusting to climate change.

CALS in the News

Recent research shows the germiest spot in your kitchen could be your spice jars. Ben Chapman, department head of Agricultural and Human Sciences, gives food safety advice on this “stealthy potential germ magnet.”

Keep your kitchen clean

Tracy Taylor at the Upper Mountain Research Station. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

I Am CALS: Tracy Taylor

Like his grandfather before him, Upper Mountain Research Station Superintendent Tracy Taylor is guiding the 450-acre station in directions that meet farmers’ ever-changing needs.

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Tradition Meets Innovation

Fueled by their father’s passion for agriculture, Ruthie and DJ Stokes are keeping a family promise: do what you love. The fourth-generation farmers have found common ground in supporting producers back home and feeding a growing population.

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Our Rich Heritage

This issue looks at forgotten crops that are now in a renaissance and creating income for farmers, the continued tradition of transformative innovation that betters our lives and supports natural resources, and our rich legacy of research, teaching and Extension.

Dive Into CALS Magazine

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Summer Camp Registration Opens for Members

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What’s in a Name: Plant Classification for the Home Gardener

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An All-Angles Perspective

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