November 2021

Nov 10, 2021

2021 Promoted and Tenured Faculty

Promotion and tenure mark major milestones in the academic lives of NC State faculty. Promoted faculty have met rigorous standards in their realms of responsibility, and tenured faculty have made a significant impact in their discipline. 

Nov 9, 2021

Boots on the Ground Program Expands Reach of Veteran Apprenticeship Farming in North Carolina

NC State faculty member’s newly awarded NIFA grant will provide long-term training to veterans who are interested in farming. 

Nov 8, 2021

Student Spotlight: Merging Two Distinctive Industries into a Natural Pair

Angelena Castro, a YFCS master of science student, hopes to pursue a career in educational children’s television production. 

Nov 5, 2021

Lendy Johnson: Focusing on North Carolina Agriculture Advocacy

Agriculture runs deep in Lendy Johnson’s blood. Her experiences over the years have only increased her appreciation for an industry that she now advocates for on a daily basis. 

Nov 4, 2021

YFCS November Blog: Preparing and Organizing for Success in Graduate School

In the November YFCS blog post, associate professor Harriet Edwards discusses the importance of organizational skills during your graduate school career. 

Nov 3, 2021

Joshua Bledsoe Awarded NASAE Highest Honor

AHS staff member Joshua Bledsoe was awarded the Outstanding State Supervisor Award by the National Association of Supervisors of Agricultural Education. 

Nov 2, 2021

Addressing the Challenges of Extension Educators

AEE faculty member Koralalage Jayaratne, with colleagues from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, were recently published in the journal MDPI. 

Nov 1, 2021

AEE Doctoral Student Wins Award at the 2021 CFSAN Honor Awards

Doctoral student Jodi Riedel, wins at the 2021 CFSAN Honor Awards with a collaborative effort of teachers across the country.