Raising Upstanders: Your Guide To Protecting Kids From Bullying

Nov 15, 2024

Raising Upstanders: Your Guide To Protecting Kids From Bullying

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…

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Nov 11, 2024

Leading Agricultural Change in Native American Communities

CALS student Howard Jacobs’ interest in agriculture, his Lumbee community and leadership drive him to seek meaningful connections between his heritage and his work while making a lasting impact through education, outreach and policy.

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Nov 1, 2024

Spreading Their Wings

In honor of First-Generation Celebration Week, CALS cheers on our vibrant, dynamic students and shares their stories of pride, resilience and optimism. Meet a few of our first-generation go-getters.

Oct 30, 2024

Driving Change

AHS alumna Thompson Thompson is empowering communities through Workshops on Wheels, her community organization dedicated to bringing education, entertainment, and growth opportunities directly to people of all ages.

three stacks of food storage containers containing leftover food. storing leftovers properly reduces the risk of foodborne illness.

Oct 25, 2024

What’s the Proper Way to Store Leftover Food?

What’s the best way to safely store leftover food? A food safety expert has answers.

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Oct 23, 2024

How Long Is Homemade Pie Safe to Eat? And Other Thanksgiving Dessert Questions

Do I need to keep pumpkin pie in the refrigerator? Your pie questions, answered!

mashed potatoes in a serving bowl. can mashed potatoes cause foodborne illness?

Oct 21, 2024

Can Mashed Potatoes Make You Sick? Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Side Dishes

What can you do to avoid foodborne illness this holiday season? We got advice from a food safety expert.

a baking dish filled with dressing rests on a table. baking the dressing separate from the poultry reduces the risk of foodborne illness

Oct 18, 2024

How Do I Make Stuffing and Dressing Safely?

Want to make stuffing for your holiday meal, but don’t want to make your guests sick? We have food safety tips from an expert.

a cook is holding an uncooked turkey on a roasting pan. i hope the cook took steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Oct 16, 2024

How Do I Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey (Without Making People Barf)?

How should you thaw a turkey? How can I tell when the turkey is ready? Our food safety expert answers these questions and more.

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Oct 14, 2024

Discover CALS at the North Carolina State Fair

From serving up Howling Cow ice cream to petting dairy cows, check out where to find CALS students and experts at the North Carolina State Fair.

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