The Business Of Sausage

Food Science brings business to breakfast.

Paths to CALS

Fund Our Work

Partner With Us

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

Richard Linton

CALS Dean

CALS Applied Ecology Professor Rob Dunn and his new book, Never Home Alone

Free Science Party At Hunt Library – And You're Invited

With science-inspired food, live music and insight from top researchers, celebrate Professor Rob Dunn's new book – and the amazing research of more than 40 scientists into your closest (tiny) neighbors.

Man wearing rubber gloves touches a plant in a greenhouse.

Oct 17, 2018

On the Defensive

Study reveals that during infections, a viral RNA element changes its structure to block a plant cell’s defenses and produces a shorter, noncoding RNA. Previous research had found a similar mechanism at play during human infections.

Oct 18, 2018

Taking Ag To High School: Award-Winning Teacher (And CALS Alum) Jillian Ford

A recent double-CALS grad, Onslow County high school teacher Jillian Ford just nabbed a new title: the Southeast’s 2018 Outstanding Early Career Teacher, according to the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

NC State CALS Professor Bob Patterson 50 years

50 Years On Campus

Beloved Crop and Soil Science Professor Bob Patterson reflects on his love for teaching, and for the university.

Watch the Video

"My Mind Is My Independence"

A high school rodeo accident left her paralyzed, but Animal Science’s Kelly Blanton was still determined to attend her dream college.

Watch the Video

Road sign pointing to hurricane evacuation route

After The Flood

From home cleanup to food safety and more, NC State Extension is here for you with advice after the hurricane.

Watch the Videos

Leading the Way

$1.5B

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

5-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.

95%

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

CALS Magazine

NCSU CALS Animal Science alum Kelly Blanton

Building The Next-Generation Student

What five traits will get students hired after graduation? And how does CALS make sure our students develop into workforce-ready employees? We talked to 14 top CALS employers from around the state, nation and world to find out – then searched our college for students and faculty who are thinking and doing the extraordinary.

Read the Latest Issue of CALS Magazine

CALS Events View full calendar

Nov2

Friday 4:30 PM

Annual Homecoming Porch Party

Dec3

Monday 8:00 AM

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The Business Of Sausage

Free Science Party At Hunt Library – And You're Invited