2017

Oct 11, 2017

Economic Perspective: Economic Impacts of the Hurricanes

The nation received an unprecedented one-two punch from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. How will the damage be reflected in the national economy over the coming year? 

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:… 

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… 

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… 

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? 

Sep 29, 2017

You Decide: Should North Carolina Bid For Amazon?

Amazon wants to open a second U.S. headquarters that could be the economic prize of the century. What does North Carolina have to offer, and what would could it be worth? 

Sep 28, 2017

NCSU Index of North Carolina Economic Indicators for September 2017

ARE economist Mike Walden just released his NCSU Index of North Carolina Leading Economic Indicators for September 2017. The index, a forecast of the state economy’s direction four to six months… 

Sep 27, 2017

Who Is Returning To The Workforce?

Recently the labor force participation rate has seen a rise, with a greater number of people either holding down a job or actively looking for one. Who is responsible for this improvement? 

Sep 25, 2017

New Merit Scholarship Will Assist Incoming Production Agriculture Students

For some North Carolina students receiving early acceptance to NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, an invitation to apply for a scholarship that covers tuition, books, and fees, may…