2017

May 30, 2017

Seeking an Extension Assistant Professor in Agricultural Law

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University is seeking applications to fill a non-tenure track Extension… 

May 18, 2017

Reflections on Commencement

Happy. Anxious. Excited. Proud: With years of work behind them, recent graduates from NC State University’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics reflect on how they feel about earning their diplomas, what they gained from NC State and what they plan to do next. 

May 16, 2017

Student Spotlight: NC State Helps Ethan Jordan Address Real-World Farm Questions

NC State junior Ethan Jordan lives in two worlds: On the weekends, he’s usually working on his family’s Columbus County farm. Then on weekdays, he’s on campus, pursuing a degree in agribusiness management. These worlds came together recently in practical research Jordan presented at a university symposium. 

May 12, 2017

Agriculture and Agribusiness: North Carolina’s Number One Industry

ARE Economist, Dr. Mike Walden, recently updated his 2015 estimates of the economic contribution of agriculture and agribusiness in North Carolina. Agriculture and agribusiness — food, fiber and forestry —  account… 

May 11, 2017

Congratulations, Dr. Jonathan Phillips!

Senior Lecturer Jonathan Phillips is now Dr. Jonathan Phillips after completing his PhD in Economics this spring. 

May 10, 2017

Extraordinary Grads, Endless Opportunities

The homestretch is narrowing, and the end is in sight. Meet eight of the college’s outstanding students poised to receive degrees at commencement exercises this weekend. 

May 5, 2017

Kendall del Rio Receives CALS Award for Excellence

Kendall del Rio, Student Services Assistant to the Undergraduate Office of ARE, won the CALS Award for Excellence in April! Kendall is recognized for her excellent efforts supporting our Undergraduate Coordinator and… 

Apr 24, 2017

Dr. Edward Kick Nominated for 2017 Jackson Rigney International Service Award

Our own Dr. Edward Kick was among four nominees for the 2017 Jackson Rigney International Service Award. 

Apr 18, 2017

New Program Addresses the Business of Farming

A new Executive Farm Management Program – offered through a partnership between NC State and East Carolina University – aims to help North Carolina farmers effectively lead complex organizations and compete on a global scale. 

Apr 10, 2017

Extension Specialist Addresses U.S. House Ag Committee

NC State’s Guido van der Hoeven tells members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Agriculture that current tax laws create impediments for farmers who’d like to retire as well as for people who’d like to enter the profession.