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Celebrating National FFA Week

Learn about what FFA is and the impact it has on our students every day.

Feb 25, 2020

Fungi Fertilize the Future

NC State Department of Crop and Soil Sciences researcher Kevin Garcia sees a future in fertilizers where plants decide which nutrients they need.vCapitalizing on the plant/fungi codependence could set up a soil-borne GrubHub-type system where plants ‘order out’ the precise nutrient mix they need.

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Feb 21, 2020

Tiny Tents on Campus are Bee Research at Work

College of Natural Resources student Kirsten Keleher collects insect data for a research project about ground-nesting insects and bees. She’s working with Applied Ecology assistant professor Elsa Youngsteadt on the project.

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Heart Healthy Dinner

NC State Extension Nutrition Specialist Carolyn Dunn shows us how to make an easy, heart-healthy meal at home.

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Cherry Research Farm

As we profile our 18 research stations, take a peek at the inner workings of the Cherry Research Farm.

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The Inside Scoop: How Ice Cream is Made

Learn what it takes to make your favorite frozen treat.

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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.

CALS Magazine

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Scissors and Shovels: A Year of Transformation

In just one year, CALS saw six new major projects either break ground or open doors – the largest infrastructure expansion in college history. A look at what’s up, what’s next and why you should care.

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Feb25

Tuesday

Last Call! Applications for Poultry Science Summer Institute Due Friday, February 28

Mar2

Monday 12:05 PM

Workshop: Broader Impacts with The Science House

Mar6

Friday 8:00 AM

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Celebrating National FFA Week