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Robots for Better Aquaculture

A new NC State project is putting robots to use to monitor water quality in ways that allow shellfish farmers to raise yields and ensure food safety.

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$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

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Big Fish: Aquaculture in North Carolina

With a bounty of cool fresh water bodies in the west and over 300 miles of coastline to the east, North Carolina is perfectly positioned for a thriving aquaculture and farm-raised seafood industry.

Learn more about the industry 

Podcast: Farms, Food and You

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PSI Profile: Geoff Bock, Interim Director of Operations

One of the first people tapped with turning the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative vision into a reality was CALS alumnus Geoff Bock. Hired in 2016 as the project manager, Bock now also serves as the interim director of operations. 
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Danesha Seth Carley to Lead IPM Center at NC State

Seth Carley will serve as director of the NSF Center for Integrated Pest Management at NC State. 
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You Decide: What’s the Future of Retailing?

Seeing the growth of e-commerce this past decade, what could the industry look like in the coming one? 

Featured Videos

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Planting Fruit Trees at Home

Have a craving for crisp apples, sweet peaches or other fresh fruits? We discuss some of the challenges and opportunities that home gardeners might encounter when selecting, planting and maintaining fruit and nut trees in North Carolina

Discover more gardening tips 
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Developing Niche Markets

Turning to farming in retirement, Doris and Donald Kidd decided to grow elephant garlic, a specialty crop buyers are willing to pay more for.

Watch their story 

Risk and Resilience

North Carolina Farmers have faced significant stress in recent years, and COVID-19 has made matters worse. Find out what NC State is doing to help turn the tide.

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Upcoming Events

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Jan 18

Monday12:00 PM

How to Thrive: Online Classes
Jan 18

Monday6:30 PM

Plant Taxonomy and Nomenclature
Jan 19

Tuesday9:00 AM

Military and Veteran Services Open House