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From Farm Roots to Leadership

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Aug 4, 2026

Where Agriculture and Communication Meet

Through leadership, communication and a lifelong commitment to agriculture, Lauren Hoesli is building a future focused on connecting people and strengthening the communities she serves. 
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Apr 3, 2026

A Passion for Agriculture, A Future in Leadership

Excerpt: From discovering her passion for agriculture in middle school to mentoring students and shaping academic programs at NC State, Madison Aloia is building a future in higher education rooted in leadership, communication and student success. 
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Jan 29, 2026

Turning Experience Into Purpose

As a first-generation college graduate and academic advisor at NC State, Ashley Hamilton draws on her own journey of perseverance and self-discovery to help students find direction, confidence and belonging in higher education. 
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Dec 11, 2025

Cultivating Leadership, Service, and Youth Development

Driven by a passion for service, mentorship, and youth development, Agricultural Science major Lance Williams has transformed his early 4-H experiences into a clear purpose and a future dedicated to strengthening rural communities across North Carolina. 
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Nov 19, 2025

AEE 435: Professional Presentations in Agricultural Organizations

AEE 435 transforms presentation anxiety into confidence by giving students hands-on experience, real-world feedback, and the professional communication skills they need to succeed beyond the classroom. 
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Oct 16, 2025

Bringing Agricultural Experience to the Classroom

Rooted in both education and agriculture, Amanda Rees is cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders through experience-based teaching and authentic connection. 
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Jul 28, 2025

Educating with Purpose

Driven by her passion for agriculture and education, NC State alumna Rachelle Andreatta is empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders through her work as a high school teacher and FFA advisor. 

Apr 28, 2025

Gary Moore Honored with William C. Friday Award

Gary Moore, professor emeritus at NC State, has received the William C. Friday Award for Distinguished Service in Retirement in recognition of his ongoing contributions to education, history, and community engagement long after leaving the classroom. 

Apr 9, 2025

How Urban and Suburban Agriculture Can Bridge the Food Gap

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… 

Mar 31, 2025

From Farm Roots to Leadership

A lifelong passion for agriculture, inspired by mentorship and education, led Howard Wallace from a small farm in Columbus County to a leadership role in NC Cooperative Extension.