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Aug 22, 2024

Meet Our New ARE Faculty Members

We are excited to announce the addition of two new faculty members this semester, Extension Assistant Professor Nicholas Brown and Assistant Professor Zhenxuan Wang. 
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Aug 22, 2024

Robots on the Farm

Two new studies by a CALS professor reveal the costs and benefits of automating farm production processes and enacting policies intended to benefit workers. 

Aug 12, 2024

New Interdisciplinary Grant to Investigate Immigrant Entrepreneurship

The three-year project seeks to address the gap in understanding the determinants of persistent economic differences across demographic groups. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 9, 2024

You Decide: What Will AI Mean for North Carolina Jobs?

AI — short for “artificial intelligence”— is the technology wiz of the moment. One-third of businesses are now using AI, with the number expected to rapidly climb. 

Aug 7, 2024

Tregeagle and Coauthors Honored with Outstanding Paper Award

Their paper provides the first literature review in over 30 years on perennial crop supply response modeling, highlighting advancements, trade-offs and future research opportunities. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jul 26, 2024

Did COVID Permanently Change the Labor Market?

Economist Mike Walden says the pandemic could have long-term effects on the workplace beyond virtual work and meetings, depending on population growth and tech trends. 
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Jul 23, 2024

Carving a Future in Agribusiness

Charlie McGhee’s classes on food animal and poultry processing and his work in agricultural lending have sharpened his knowledge of the practical and financial sides of farming. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jul 12, 2024

You Decide: Have Cities Reached Their Peak?

Are there signs of a rural renaissance in North Carolina? Economist Mike Walden tracks population trends. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 28, 2024

You Decide: What’s the Biggest Issue Facing the Country?

How will AI reshape the landscape of education and workforce development? Economist Mike Walden explores the possibilities. 

Jun 27, 2024

Advocating for Agricultural Policy in Washington, DC

Students were exposed to policy writers and decision-makers and got a look at the world of politics via public policy and government relations.