Research

Dec 16, 2021

Study Examines LGBTQ+ Competencies Among 4-H Professionals

A first-of-its-kind study revealed a gap between knowledge and skills of 4-H professionals in engaging and developing programs for LGBTQ+ youth in 4-H across North Carolina. 

Dec 7, 2021

Faculty Publish Research on Students in Ag Access Programs

Barbara Kirby, Travis Park Wendy Warner, with a colleague from Wake County Public Schools, were recently published in the journal NACTA. 

Dec 6, 2021

The Challenges of Underrepresented Students in AgEd Programs

Faculty members Joy Morgan and Wendy Warner, along with an AHS doctoral student, were recently published in the journal JAE. 

Nov 19, 2021

Don’t Want Foodborne Illness? Don’t Wash That Poultry

Washing raw turkey or other poultry before roasting can lead to cross-contamination and foodborne illness. 

Nov 9, 2021

Boots on the Ground Program Expands Reach of Veteran Apprenticeship Farming in North Carolina

NC State faculty member’s newly awarded NIFA grant will provide long-term training to veterans who are interested in farming. 

Nov 2, 2021

Addressing the Challenges of Extension Educators

AEE faculty member Koralalage Jayaratne, with colleagues from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, were recently published in the journal MDPI. 

Oct 6, 2021

AHS Faculty Publish Research on COVID-19 and Poverty

Annie Hardison-Moody, director of YFCS graduate programs, with colleagues from the Department of Sociology at NC State and the University of British Columbia, were recently published in the journal Socius. 

Sep 23, 2021

How the Pandemic Has Triggered a Cycle of Mental Health Struggles and Physical Inactivity

This cyclical public health problem has hit lower-income households particularly hard. 

May 19, 2021

Haynes-Maslow Tapped for Vaccine Education Program

A CALS associate professor will help guide market research for a national vaccine education program involving USDA-NIFA, the CDC and the Cooperative Extension System. 

Oct 26, 2020

USDA to Fund NC State-Led Group on COVID-19 Food Safety

NC State experts are leading a national team that will study and share recommendations on preventing transmission of the novel coronavirus at every stage of food production.