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Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

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Jul 16, 2026

NC State 4-H Specialists Help Lead National Military Youth Summit

Two NC State Extension 4-H youth development specialists helped lead the 2026 Joint Service Teen Council Summit, where military-connected teens developed leadership skills and presented recommendations to senior Department of Defense leaders. 
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Jun 14, 2026

Garden of Love: A Year of Growth

Less than a year after its launch, the Garden of Love is cultivating healthier communities by increasing access to fresh food, fostering connections and empowering residents through the Healthy ROOTS initiative. 
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Jun 9, 2026

Strong Farms, Healthy Futures

Less than a year after launching, FRSAN South has strengthened farm stress support across 13 states and two territories by building a regional network and awarding subgrants to enhance services for agricultural communities. 
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Jun 1, 2026

Beyond Sidewalks: Partnerships for Active Living and Community Connection

Collaborative partnerships are helping communities across North Carolina improve walkability and expand access to safe spaces for physical activity through the Healthy ROOTS Initiative. 
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May 29, 2026

AHS Showcases Research and Leadership at AAAE 2026 

Members of the AHS Department recently traveled to Florida for the annual AAAE Conference, where they presented their research papers and posters. 
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May 18, 2026

Teaching with Food Boosts Preschoolers’ Science Knowledge and Vocabulary

It also might get preschoolers to taste, or at least touch, the green vegetables on their dinner plates. 
Group of 10 youth standing between a red TEDx sign

May 13, 2026

Rooted and Reaching

TEDxYouth is empowering the next generation to share their stories, spark meaningful conversations and challenge the way we think about the world. Student speakers took the stage and demonstrate the power of youth-driven leadership and creativity. 
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May 11, 2026

Expanding Global Learning Through Land-Grant Collaboration

A recent visit from University of Puerto Rico faculty and Extension leaders to NC State sparked new opportunities for global learning, community engagement and long-term collaboration across both land-grant institutions. 
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Apr 27, 2026

Strengthening the Future

NC 4-H moves to the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences to strengthen collaboration, expand academic connections and enhance opportunities to prepare North Carolina youth for future success. 
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Apr 6, 2026

Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

A collaborative team of faculty and staff from the College of Natural Resources and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has launched a new online resource designed to help…