Open Sesame Seeds

Planting a new crop like sesame can be risky for farmers. In this episode of Farms, Food and You, Extension Specialist David Suchoff highlights efforts to cover the start-up costs for North Carolina farmers.

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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.

Pollen Season Is Nothing to Sneeze At

Forestry expert Bob Bardon shares where pollen comes from, steps you can take to reduce its impact on allergies and how it plays a critical role in our everyday lives.

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Podcast: Farms, Food and You

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

You Decide: Where’s the Job Market Headed?

Economist Mike Walden shares which jobs are on the rise and which are declining, and how new technologies like robots and artificial intelligence play a role.

Tractor at a cover crop conference in North Carolina.

Study Shows Cover Crops Help Mitigate Farmer Losses

Results suggest cover crops can keep soil drier and healthier, allowing Midwestern farmers to plant cash crops after flooding.

Peanuts May Pack a Punch for Women’s Health

Peanuts are a protein-packed legume that may have a new superpower in relieving menopause symptoms. Research chemist Ondulla Toomer tells us why peanut research, and women’s health, may benefit from a new approach.

CALS in the News

Lucy Bradley, a horticulturist and Extension specialist, shares tips on how to grow a garden in a changing climate on NPR’s Science Friday podcast.

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

Filling Big Shoes

Tracy Taylor’s roots run deep with the Upper Mountain Research Station. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Tracy looks to build on the established work and drive this station to new levels in an evolving future.

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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.

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Mar 27

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Gardening Adventures with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers

Mar 27

Monday10:30 AM

Dean of CALS Finalist Open Forum

Mar 28

Tuesday10:00 AM

Open Sesame Seeds

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