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Agricultural and Human Sciences

Grace Baucom

NC State Sculpture. grad-wolves.

Feb 9, 2022

Maddy Teno ‘22 Finds Her Fit in Agricultural Science

Maddy Teno discusses her path from the Exploratory Studies program to finding her passion in Agricultural Science and landing an internship with TARGAN. 
John Dole

Jan 31, 2022

‘Triple Wolf’ Mark Blevins Makes an Impact through NC Cooperative Extension

Triple NC State graduate Mark Blevins discusses his love for the university and his passion for extension in this month's alumni spotlight. 

Jan 20, 2022

Inspiring the Agriculture Teachers of Tomorrow: Meet Travis Park

AEE Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs, Travis Park, states his passion for agricultural education and what it means to inspire the next generation of teachers. 
Talley student union and Reynolds coliseum at night. Photo by Marc Hall

Jan 13, 2022

“Take the Next Right Step”: A Conversation with Kimberly Eshleman

YFCS Student, Kimberly Eshleman, discusses her transition from staff member to student and what it's like to be part of the last group of admitted students for the YFCS program. 
One corner of the Centennial Gateway against a cloud-filled sky

Dec 17, 2021

Extension Specialist Silliman on 20 Years Serving NC Cooperative Extension

Ben Silliman reflects on his 20 years at NC State after announcing his retirement. 
A family playing a board game together

Dec 12, 2021

Alumna Applies Knowledge to Support Parents, Caregivers and Children

AHS alumna Kylie Rymanowicz reminisces on her time at NC State and how she applies the skills and knowledge she gained here to support parents, caregivers, and children. 
Watermelon Queen

Dec 9, 2021

AHS Student Details Her Time as Watermelon Queen

Anna Young, an agricultural science major, reflects on her time as NC Watermelon Queen and her future after NC State. 
cow

Nov 29, 2021

AHS Alumni Spotlight: A Lifelong Learner Comes Full Circle

Shepherd Stearns, an agricultural and extension education alumnus, credits NC State for preparing him to work with dairy farmers to expand their enterprises. 
Ben Chapman stirring in a pot.

Nov 24, 2021

Chapman Named AHS Department Head

CALS names Ben Chapman as the new head of the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences. 
up-close view of a cow's face at N.C. State Fair

Nov 11, 2021

AHS Alumni Spotlight: Lifelong Learner Comes Full Circle

Shepherd Stearns grew up on a dairy farm, and now serves as a value-added dairy extension specialist for the University of Tennessee’s Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program (SDBII). What brought his career…