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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Agricultural and Human Sciences

Emma Macek

drone picture of North Carolina State Farmers Market with Raleigh skyline

Aug 22, 2023

Explore Raleigh Through Food and Farming

Use this list from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to learn more about Raleigh’s agricultural roots, and try some new, tasty treats. 
Recipes set up in the Dinah E. Gore Kitchen at NC State

Aug 15, 2023

Cooking with a Passion for Nutrition

This summer, CALS nutrition science student Tiffany Williams is creating recipe videos for a statewide culinary nutrition education program for young adults. 
Peyton Gardner with the internal communications team in front of a BASF logo

Aug 10, 2023

A Summer of Ag Communications

Through networking at a conference, Peyton Gardner, a senior studying horticultural science and communication, landed a dream summer internship at BASF. 
Abby Pleasant holding sunflowers in her graduation gown on a tractor

Jul 31, 2023

Sunflower Season

Graduate student Abby Pleasant is studying organic black oilseed sunflowers, which researchers believe could be a promising — and profitable — crop for North Carolina farmers. 

Jun 22, 2023

North Carolina FFA President Finds Home at NC State

As Sydney Loflin reflects on her year as state FFA president, she’s eager to continue exploring her interest in agricultural communications in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
Maru Gonzalez taking a picture in front a brick wall

Apr 3, 2023

Building Belonging

Maru Gonzalez, an assistant professor and youth development specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, has dedicated her career to creating affirming and welcoming spaces for and with young people. 
a microphone with a blurred background

Mar 8, 2023

Amplifying Young Voices

Young leaders will have the opportunity to talk about issues they’re passionate about at TEDxYouth@ChavisWay thanks to NC State’s Maru Gonzalez, #PassTheMicYouth, Wake County 4-H and Alliance Health. 
headshot of Deidra Craig

Feb 24, 2023

Distance Education, Closer Connections

Deidra Craig, CALS’ distance education coordinator, is passionate about sharing knowledge through online learning programs and social media. 

Dec 14, 2022

A Nontraditional Path to Academic Success

Crop and Soil Sciences’ Jonathan Moore completes his bachelor’s degree in extension education and sets his sights on a master’s. 

Oct 21, 2022

Internship to Friendship: CALS Students Bond Over Agricultural Policy

CALS students spent the summer in Washington, D.C., learning about agricultural policy through the Senator Jesse Helms Agricultural Legislative Summer Internship Program, while also creating a new friendship.