Power of Perseverance

As NC State pursues strategic initiatives on sustainability in agriculture, the environment and education, Yates Mill’s restoration story demonstrates the type of commitment it takes to achieve those goals.

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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.

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Growing a Pollinator Garden

Learn about efforts to conserve pollinator habitats and how you can begin growing your own pollinator paradise.

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Podcast: Farms, Food and You

NC State Extension to Expand Digital Skills Education

NC State Extension was awarded a $1.33 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology to expand digital skills training programs.

Black Farmers Address Mental Health and Find Strength in Community

Black farmers like Temika Parker find that building social support networks is critical to circumventing systemic inequities in the farming industry and improving their mental health.

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Triple Digits: North Carolina Agricultural Impact Tops $100 Billion

North Carolina agriculture rebounds from pandemic challenges and sets a new record for economic impact.

CALS in the News

Forbes highlights research from the Department of Applied Ecology showing that carrying pollen significantly increases the body temperature of bumble bees.

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Sunflower research shows aid to bees — Volunteers and community participants take part in an Extension gardening demonstration inside of a greenhouse

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From the Archives: Bonnie B. Davis

A new building perpetuates the legacy of Bonnie Davis, Orange County’s first Black home demonstration agent and a force for greater equity, justice and human rights.

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I AM CALS: Philip Newton, Bill Whaley and Chad Carter

Three men have worked together for 20 years to keep NC State’s biggest field laboratory running. They share long days, laughter–and a deep well of trust.

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Powering Positive Change

In this issue you’ll see how the Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab serves as a model farm of the future. We’ll highlight just a few of the changemakers who are creating life- and industry-altering change. And you’ll read about how 4-H puts summer opportunities within reach for more kids.

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Jun 11

Sunday8:00 AM

Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Jun 11

Sunday8:00 AM

Livestock Science Camp

Jun 12

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Power of Perseverance

$1.5B

27-to-1

95%