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Aug 21, 2018

“Realization of a Dream”: NC FFA Center Breaks Ground on New Dormitory

On an early August afternoon along the banks of White Lake in Bladen County, North Carolina, state FFA leaders, youth, educators and corporate supporters gathered to celebrate the ground-breaking of a new female dormitory at the NC FFA Center. 

three girls sitting with a backpack

Aug 15, 2018

Local NBA Star Sends Seven Kids to N.C. 4-H Camp

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard and Bertie County, North Carolina, native Kent Bazemore recently treated seven first-time summer campers to the N.C. 4-H camp that helped shape his own childhood experiences. 

Aug 14, 2018

Juntos 4-H Students Publish a Book on Latinx Immigrant and First-Generation Experiences

Juntos 4-H Students Publish a Book 

Stephanie Murray, Susan Chase, Lorelei Jones, Lisa Benavente, and Tony Benavente

Aug 8, 2018

NC State Presents at the 2018 National EFNEP Conference

NC State was well represented at the recent 2018 National EFNEP Conference. Tony Benavente presented a session on WebNEERS at the Conference and received an award for his work on the… 

EFNEP

Aug 1, 2018

Congressman Price makes visit to Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Congressman David Price recently completed a site visit to see the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in action.  The program visited is conducted in partnership with the Food… 

Jul 19, 2018

Juntos Summer Academy 2018

Author:  John Bennett Juntos, an organization dedicated to 4-H Latinx students’ achievement both in high school and in higher education, hosted its ninth annual Summer Academy this year from June… 

Temple Grandin

Apr 24, 2018

Temple Grandin Visits NC State

Lines stretched around the lobby and out the door of NC State’s McKimmon Center when autism advocate, best-selling author and agriculture innovator Temple Grandin returned to campus for a book signing and lecture in early April. 

Mar 6, 2018

Student Spotlight: Oaks Leadership Scholar, Courtney Moore

Share a bit about your experience in the Oaks Leadership Scholars Program.  This program has transformed my perspective on the social injustices happening in the world.  I have learned how… 

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Mar 1, 2018

New Ag Ed Scholarship Honors Retired Teacher

A new scholarship offered by CALS’ Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences will help juniors and seniors who want to be agricultural teachers but face financial or other obstacles. 

Feb 21, 2018

Project YES Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event

Check out the this story written by the Air Force Reserve Command about the Project YES Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event. It’s a great read about youth volunteers helping youth…