Extension

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.

Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement David Monks

Sep 11, 2025

Five Questions with David Monks, Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement

NC State’s Office of Outreach and Engagement serves the entire campus by supporting and connecting faculty, staff, students and community partners committed to the well being of the institution and communities throughout the state. We recently spoke with David Monks, vice provost for Outreach and Engagement, about the office, its service to the campus and North Carolina community, and what’s next.

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Aug 28, 2025

Driving Community Resilience Through Fresh Food

A new partnership between NC State Extension and nonprofit Ripe for Revival aims to grow a mobile produce market program to bring fresh, locally sourced food directly to rural communities.

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Aug 6, 2025

Expedition Extension Highlights Agricultural and Community Outreach

CALS Dean Garey Fox has hit the road to visit N.C. Cooperative Extension centers across North Carolina to learn more about the agricultural and community programs seeding innovation and future generations.

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.

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May 28, 2025

Matthew Vann Named Interim Associate Director of NC State Extension

Matthew Vann, associate professor of tobacco production and management, will become NC State Extension’s interim associate director and state program leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Community and Rural Development (CRD), effective June 1.

Apr 30, 2025

Kitchen Kit Drive Brings Relief to Families Affected by Hurricane Helene

In response to Hurricane Helene, FCS Agent Marlana Baker led a statewide kitchen kit drive that empowered North Carolina families to regain a sense of normalcy through essential cooking tools and community support.

Jan 23, 2025

2025 NC State Extension Summer Internship Program

Imagine a career in which you can make a positive difference in the community every day. Visualize a career where you teach people, and your classroom is a farm, field, factory, forest,…

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Dec 4, 2024

From Raleigh to Turkmenistan: Amplifying Youth Voices

NC State faculty recently hosted a delegation of journalists and social media influencers from Turkmenistan to learn about #PassTheMicYouth, a multimedia program with NC State Extension that amplifies the voices and experiences of young people.