{"id":7,"date":"2016-05-20T12:37:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T12:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/youth-family-and-community-sciences\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2024-08-21T17:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T21:21:27","slug":"youth-family-and-community-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering People and Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

In the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, we nurture strong and healthy families, communities and agriculture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We educate students in agriculture and human sciences, find solutions to problems and extend knowledge to create healthy communities for youth and families.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our academic programs prepare students for in-demand careers where they can nurture strong and healthy families, communities, and agriculture. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Our faculty develop programs and conduct applied research that leads to healthy and informed families and communities. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Our Extension agents and specialists translate the best available science and evidence to change the lives of youth and families. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Plan Ahead for Wolfpack Welcome Weeks<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

There\u2019s so much for students new to NC State to experience and enjoy as they get to know campus that we need more than one week to fit it all in! For the second straight year, Wolfpack Welcome Weeks will run for over two weeks, with the 2026 edition set for Aug. 13-28.\u00a0 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Where Agriculture and Communication Meet<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

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. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Rooted in Agriculture, Growing Student Success<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

From agricultural education student to award-winning Career and Technical Education leader, NC State alumnus Brian Davis is preparing the next generation of students for success through hands-on learning and workforce partnerships. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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