Crops for the Future

Joe Gage from the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences will lead the National Institutes of Health-funded Genomes2Fields Initiative to study the interplay between corn varieties and their environments.

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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.

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Back to School Snacks and Hacks

Extension nutrition expert Catherine Hill shares simple, nutritious snack options, a bin system for organizing goodies, as well as lunch-packing hacks that’ll save you time (and stress).

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Podcast: Farms, Food and You

Guests of te East Africa symposium at Howling Cow Creamery

Symposium Strengthens Partnership with East African Countries

Experts from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania visited NC State for a three-day symposium to foster sustainable agricultural development and improve health and well-being in rural East African communities.

Houseplants and a watering can on a windowsill

Houseplant Tips and Tricks for Your Dorm or Apartment

CALS students offer advice on choosing and caring for a houseplant. Hint: Plants can still thrive in harsh lighting and small spaces.

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Internships Train the Next Generation of Extension Professionals

Animal science major Keely Marlowe was one of 31 students from NC State and beyond who spent the summer working at one of Extension’s 101 centers as part of the Extension Summer Internship Program.

CALS in the News

NC State researchers in Mills River are creating local hops to fill a need for Western North Carolina brewers.

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Hops, specifically the cones, in Western North Carolina — Volunteers and community participants take part in an Extension gardening demonstration inside of a greenhouse

Barbecue in North Carolina

Barbecue is more than a verb or a noun. It’s an opportunity for people to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Dana Hanson, an Extension specialist in meat science, cuts into the famous NC State BBQ Camp and how and why North Carolina is synonymous with barbecue.

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three men with a tractor at the Lake Wheeler Field Lab in Raleigh

I AM CALS: Philip Newton, Bill Whaley and Chad Carter

Three men have worked together for 20 years to keep NC State’s biggest field laboratory running. They share long days, laughter–and a deep well of trust.

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Powering Positive Change

In this issue you’ll see how the Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab serves as a model farm of the future. We’ll highlight just a few of the changemakers who are creating life- and industry-altering change. And you’ll read about how 4-H puts summer opportunities within reach for more kids.

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Oct 03

Tuesday10:00 AM

2023 Ag and Sciences Career Expo

Oct 03

Tuesday10:00 AM

Ag and Sciences Career Expo

Oct 04

Wednesday6:00 PM

Crops for the Future

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27-to-1

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