Skip to main content
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Plates of different varieties of hot peppers

A Galaxy Far, Far Away


For Christina Burnham, it felt like a scene from “Star Wars”—the desert planet of Tatooine, to be exact. But after seeing scorpions in the trees, she happened to look up at the night sky. It changed her perspective and her path.

Explore her story 

$1.5B

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

27-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.

HomeGrown

ripe and unripe tomatoes on the vine

Selecting the Best Tomato Varieties for Your Garden

With more than 10,000 tomato varieties available, taking home the right tomato can be challenging. Learn how pick the right variety that will survive and thrive in your home garden.

Learn more 

Podcast: Farms, Food and You

News

All News
George and Rhoda Kriz at an NC State function

George and Rhoda Kriz Provide Faculty With Worldwide Opportunities

Thanks to the generosity of NC State Professor Emeritus George Kriz and his wife Rhoda, faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have the opportunity to take part in scholarly leave to work in other parts of the world. 
Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

You Decide: Is a Wealth Tax in Our Future?

How would a wealth tax play out if implemented and what are some possible outcomes? 
NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson and CALS Dean Richard Linton visit alumna Katie Maloney and Novozymes lab colleagues

Full Circle: Food Scientist Katie Maloney’s NC State Ties

A three-time NC State graduate helps develop new food products at work and shares Wolfpack traditions with a third generation at home. 

CALS in the News

NC State researcher Paula Ramos-Giraldo creates intelligent machines that can automate agricultural tasks, making those processes faster and safer.

Read about her in Forbes 
On June 8, the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina presented a $30,000 check to North Carolina State University’s Soldier to Agriculture Program.

Featured Videos

machinery in a field

Seeds of Innovation

N.C. PSI was envisioned by farmers, agribusiness leaders and industry partners. With their advocacy and $6 million in seed funding from over 40 agricultural organizations, the N.C. PSI vision took root. The momentum for plant science excellence is growing.

Watch now 
a building ceremony for the late Bonnie B. Davis

Building Named After CALS Groundbreaker

The new Agriculture and Environmental Center in Orange County has been named after Bonnie B. Davis, the first Black agent in the county. Davis worked in Family Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development.

Watch now 

A Global Perspective

To meet global challenges in agriculture and life sciences, we need to develop and draw on the world’s brightest minds. That’s why CALS forms international partnerships with scientists, companies and countries around the world, to work together and feed a growing population.

Discover the fall issue 

Upcoming Events

All Events
Oct 24

Sunday

Spirit Banner Competition
Oct 25

Monday1:00 PM

Chancellor’s Fall Address
Oct 25

Monday10:00 AM

Red and White Week Kickoff for Students