Jessica Williams

Nov 17, 2025

Caren Maloy Honored with the Eat Smart, Move More NC Champion Award

Caren Maloy was honored with the Eat Smart, Move More NC Champion Award for her decade of impactful leadership, community partnerships, and dedication to improving health and wellness across North Carolina. 

Nov 11, 2025

Three AHS Students. One State. Big FFA Impact.

Three NC State students from the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences—Lilly Russell, Eleanor Zohn, and Josiah Saravia—are serving as NC FFA State Officers, inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders through service and passion for agricultural education. 

Nov 10, 2025

Growing Up Local: How Strategic Systems Are Bringing Farm-Fresh Food to Preschools

Imagine a plate of vibrant, local fruits and vegetables served to a curious three-year-old. That’s the core of Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE), which connects children aged 0-5… 

Nov 5, 2025

Ben Chapman Named Interim Associate Director of NC State Extension

Ben Chapman has been appointed interim associate director and state program leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Community and Rural Development (CRD) at NC State Extension. 

Oct 28, 2025

Smart Listening: Finding Reliable Science Podcasts in a Noisy World

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 human… 

Oct 4, 2025

Agricultural and Human Sciences Published Research for Summer 2025

Learn more about the diverse body of work that the Agricultural and Human Science faculty and staff contributed to through publications this quarter. 

Sep 8, 2025

AHS Welcomes, Awards, Recognitions, and Farewells

We welcome new staff members and recognize and congratulate all who received awards and nominations for the work they contributed to the university, college, and department. 

Aug 26, 2025

Jayne McBurney Honored as NCEAFCS Educator of the Year

Jayne McBurney, Program Coordinator for NC State’s Steps to Health SNAP-Ed Program, has been named the NCEAFCS Educator of the Year for her impactful work helping North Carolinians lead healthier lives. 

Aug 14, 2025

A Day in the Life of an Ag Science Major at NC State (and Everything I’ve Learned So Far) 

Agricultural science student Samantha Nelson shares a behind-the-scenes look at her daily life at NC State, from hands-on learning in the field to lessons that will shape her future career. 

Jul 21, 2025

AHS Highlights Work at 2025 SNEB Conference

Faculty, staff, and students from the AHS Department showcased their leadership in nutrition education at the 2025 SNEB Annual Conference, where the PEAS program earned national recognition for its impact on early childhood learning and health behaviors.