2021

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. 

Oct 30, 2021

Faculty Member Focuses on Justice and Equity Work

Katherine McKee, assistant professor and co-director of the Oaks Leadership Scholars, discusses her deep commitment to transformative leadership and justice work in agriculture. 

Oct 29, 2021

How an Alumna’s Creativity Led to Passion

YFCS alumna Hanna Kline turned her search for a nativity scene into a surging small business. 

Oct 28, 2021

Faculty and Staff Win Award at Extension Conference

The NC 4-H Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) wins the Research Friend of Extension Award at this year's NC Cooperative Extension conference. 

Oct 26, 2021

Trick-or-Treating Food Safety Tips

With the COVID-19 pandemic still lingering, Ellen Shumaker, extension associate and Director of Outreach for Safe Plates at NC State University, sat down with The Abstract to discuss what trick-or-treating may look like this year and which foods to steer clear of. When trick-or-treating this year, “it’s really up to each person to decide their level… 

Oct 25, 2021

Salmonella in Onions: What You Need to Know

How can I tell which onions are safe? What do I do if I’m not sure?