Stories From Jun 2017
Healthy Eating Campaign Targets Mothers of Young Children
A new social marketing campaign launched by NC State’s SNAP-Ed Steps to Health program encourages mothers to model healthy eating for their young children.
AgPack Strong: ‘It All Starts With Our Youth’
State FFA Coordinator Jason Davis took a quick break from convention week to talk with us about his journey and the power of youth development programs like FFA.
State Officers Reflect on Leadership, Legacy and Their ‘FFA Family’
Six CALS students will retire this week from what they describe as the rewarding, exhausting and ultimately life-changing experience of being a North Carolina FFA officer.
Small Changes Yield Big Results
The research findings made headlines around the globe: Eating mindfully helps people lose weight. But the headlines tell just one part in a larger story of Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less, a groundbreaking weight management program that has helped more than 17,000 people over the past 16 years.
Developing Educational Leaders and Teachers of Agriculture (DELTA)
The Agricultural and Extension Education faculty and the State Agricultural Education/FFA staff work together to provide training to new agricultural education teachers through the Developing Educational Leaders and Teachers of Agriculture (DELTA) program.
College to Career Preparation and Readiness Experience
The words “college experience” hold new meaning for 72 military teens who spent a week exploring the campus and community of NC State University as they attended the College to Career Preparation and Readiness Experience (C2PR).
Juntos
The Juntos Program helps Latino students have more success in middle and high school. The program uses family engagement, 4-H clubs, success coaching and mentoring, and a summer Juntos Academy to help Latino students and their families gain the knowledge and resources they need to reach their academic goals.
Alumna Makes Big Impact Behind the Scenes Through Coaching
From playground safety to the dangers of radon, alumna Bria Sledge is dedicated to educating and helping her community, especially young people.