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A Crown and a Calling

Not many college students can say they’ve juggled classroom assignments with media interviews, farm visits and a royal title — but that’s just another day in the life of NC State University’s own North Carolina Watermelon Queen.

How Urban and Suburban Agriculture Can Bridge the Food Gap

The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences (AHS) publishes a monthly blog written by students, alumni, and faculty sharing important topics and helpful resources related to the fields of agriculture, extension, and human…

Artwork by Aditi Rao, student at Oberlin Magnet Middle School. The image depicts a white dove carrying a red envelope, illustrating this year's theme, Stories Beyond Boundaries.

Stories Beyond Boundaries – A TEDxYouth Event

Written by Maris Jones, AHS graduate student After two successful runs, TEDxYouth@ChavisWay is back for its third year. On April 12th, the event will feature youth leaders aged 13 and…

From Farm Roots to Leadership

A lifelong passion for agriculture, inspired by mentorship and education, led Howard Wallace from a small farm in Columbus County to a leadership role in NC Cooperative Extension.

Food Animal Initiative Launches New Leadership

The Food Animal Initiative has named six leaders to head its five platforms aimed to further develop the future of the food animal industry.

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CALS Celebrates a Record-breaking Day of Giving

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences had its biggest Day of Giving ever, raising $13.77 million thanks to the generosity of CALS Pack supporters.

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Keeping Up the Pace: Six Generations of Family Farming

Sixth-generation farmers Michelle Pace Davis and Josie Pace, both of whom have ties to NC State and CALS, are carrying their family’s agricultural legacy into the future.

Kevin Howell Named NC State’s 15th Chancellor

Kevin Howell is the third NC State alumnus to serve as the university’s chancellor.

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Creating Opportunities for All in Agriculture

Keonte Edmonds’ journey from secondary school teacher to Ph.D. candidate at NC State is a testament to resilience, mentorship, and a deep commitment to agricultural education, advocacy, and community building.

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