Stories From Oct 2017

Oct 5, 2017

Michael Walden was Keynote Speaker at the “Business North Carolina” Magazine Annual Awards Meeting

ARE Economist, Michael Walden, spoke at the annual N.C. Mid-Market Fast 40 luncheon in Pinehurst on October 2nd. He discussed the subject of his new book, North Carolina Beyond the Connected Age:  The Tar Heel State in 2050 (UNC Press), which focuses […]

Oct 5, 2017

Brittany Whitmire, ARE Extension Associate, Plans to Develop a Virtual Dairy Farm Tour

Brittany Whitmire and Dr. Shannon Davidson (Animal Science) are partnering to develop a virtual dairy farm tour that will help increase awareness and understanding of North Carolina’s dairy industry through a 2017-18 Gore Innovation Grant. This will be a collaborative effort between […]

Oct 3, 2017

Farm Tours Give Students Peek at Real-World Ag

Ag Business Management majors have a rare opportunity each semester to get out of the classroom and visit real farms and agribusinesses, gaining valuable experience and building connections.

Oct 2, 2017

Derek Washburn Receives Pride of the Wolfpack Award

Derek Washburn, NC Farm School Associate, has received The Pride of the Wolfpack Award! The Pride of the Wolfpack Award recognizes individual employees for a special or unique contribution to their college, business unit, or NC State University. Derek is being […]

Oct 2, 2017

Economic Perspective: Today’s Financial Challenges

Every generation faces its own financial issues. What are the challenges for this current generation as they start their careers?