Breeding Better Tomatoes

A new greenhouse at Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in western North Carolina is a great boon for breeding better tasting tomatoes.

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Generational Generosity

Bill Culpepper planned to go back home after graduation, but the Vietnam War and his introduction to agribusiness changed his plans and his life. Now his family has made a generous gift to the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative.

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Jun 2, 2020

The Dine-In Revival

Stay-at-home guidelines have eased, and many North Carolina restaurants are reopening their dining rooms. In the latest episode of CALS’ Farms, Food and You podcast, learn more about COVID-19’s impact on the restaurant industry, what the industry is doing to protect patrons and workers, and how you can help keep yourself and your community safe and healthy should you go out.

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May 28, 2020

Food Business Rejuvenation During COVID-19: Opportunity to Innovate

Food industry companies and entrepreneurs must plan how to position themselves once COVID-19 has subsided. A focus on business strategies, innovation, personnel safety and financing is essential.

May 26, 2020

How That Pig Got to the Market — and the Roadblocks Caused by COVID-19

Find out more in the first episode of Farms, Food and You, a CALS podcast series.

Rodolphe Barrangou, professor and co-founder of TreeCo, with genome edited poplars.

Jun 1, 2020

NC State Spin-off TreeCo To Breed a Better Forest

TreeCo, start-up company founded by by two NC State researchers, is setting out to revolutionize the forestry industry by combining insights from tree genetics with the power of genome editing.

May 29, 2020

Here Come the Cicadas! At Least for Some of Us

Right now, in the northwest corner of North Carolina, a remarkable event is occurring – one that happens only every 17 years. It’s the emergence of Brood IX of the 17-year periodical cicadas, and it is a sight (with accompanying sounds) worth seeing.

Transporting Milk from Farms to Families

North Carolina is home to roughly 44,000 dairy cows, each of which produces nearly 2,500 pounds of fresh milk. Learn how farmers and dairy operations transport that milk and ensure you have fresh and safe dairy products.

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Hand-washing the Right Way

NC State Extension Food Safety Specialist Ben Chapman explains the right way to wash your hands.

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How to Safely Sanitize Surfaces at Home

For most of us, having a sick loved one at home compels us to sanitize frequently used surfaces. But how well do commonly used cleaners actually sanitize?

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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.

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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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Wednesday 10:00 AM

Beginner Farmer Series: Who Can Help Me?

Jun3

Wednesday 7:00 PM

Apiculture Online: Hive Chat with NC State

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Thursday 6:30 PM

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Breeding Better Tomatoes

Generational Generosity