Staff

May 12, 2023

AHS May Blog: The Role of Family Life Coaching as a Critical Partner in Mental Health

The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences publishes a monthly blog written by students, alumni, and faculty sharing important topics and helpful resources related to the fields of agricultural, extension, and human… 

Mar 1, 2023

AHS March Blog: EFNEP Helps Fuel for the Future

In the March blog post, AHS staff member Megan Halbohm, discusses National Nutrition Month. 

Feb 1, 2023

AHS February Blog: Understanding How Small-Scale Farmers Navigate Farm Stress

In the February blog post, AHS postdoctoral student Andrew R. Smolski, provides research on how small-scale farmers navigate farm stress. 

Jan 30, 2023

Extension Education Minor Provides a Pathway to Career Success

Come learn about NC State University’s Extension Education minor, which has grown to a record-setting 29 students, increasing from just 2 students in 2018. 

Oct 12, 2022

Spotlight on Hope: Talking to Children and Youth About Race and Racism

Welcome to the Spotlight on Hope blog, which will address pressing family issues in our research, teaching, and extension, as we work to empower youth, families, and communities. For our fourth entry, Dr. Maru Gonzalez will explore the struggles parents and caregivers experience while discussing race and racism. 

Sep 26, 2022

The Importance of Extension Farmworker Safety and Health With Roberto Rosales

Gabby Whorley, Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, prepared an exceptional Career Pathways Lab blog post on The Importance of Extension Farmworker Safety and Health With Roberto Rosales. 

Jun 29, 2022

Spotlight on Hope: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

Welcome to the Spotlight on Hope blog, which will address pressing family issues in our research, teaching, and extension, as we work to empower youth, families, and communities. For our first entry, we will focus on the anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment that is sweeping our country. 

Jun 24, 2022

AEHS 537: Movements for Mental Health

In the June post of The Student Narrative blog, we will display an assignment from YFCS Graduate Student Sandy Batchelor from the AEHS 537 course. The assignment was to create an op-ed on a topic of importance to the student. 

Mar 21, 2022

AEE 350 – Authentic Leadership Reflection

In the March Student Narrative blog post, we have an assignment from the AEE 350: Personal Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences course. 

Mar 11, 2022

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘My Thing Has Always Been Helping Kids and Helping Adults Help Kids,’ Says Autumn Guin ’20PHD

“I feel like I grew up in Poe Hall.” That’s how Autumn Guin ’20PHD describes her time spent as a student at NC State University—and for good reason.