Stories From Sep 2020
Master’s In Economics Virtual Info Sessions
Many master’s degree students enter the job market following graduation and gain employment as consultants, analysts and researchers in private industry and government while others pursue additional graduate work at NC State or other respected universities.
You Decide: Recession, Recovery Or Something Else?
Economic recovery from crises can take many forms. What shape to economists the current recovery will take?
Overheard: Executive in Residence
Wyatt Richardson met with Agricultural Business Management students via Zoom to share tips for interviewing and other keys to success.
Economic Perspective: Is There A Looming Debt Crisis?
Is there a looming debt crisis like during the great depression?
Student Spotlight: Tucker Huffine
Tucker's story is a great example of how the Agricultural Business Management program helps motivated students achieve success.
Economic Perspective: Are Some Staples Still Hard to Find?
Household staples tend to go scarce in times of crisis, whether pandemic or weather related. In the past few months, has supply for certain items been met?
Breaking Down CFAP 2.0
This article explains CFAP payments for livestock, dairy and poultry.
You Decide: Will the Fed’s New Policy Cause Higher Inflation?
What impact can the Federal Reserve's action have on inflation and interest rates as well as the economy?
Webinar Recording Available: Transition at End of NC Industrial Hemp Pilot Program
As North Carolina's pilot program is set to expire, how will hemp growers need to adjust to stay in the business? Listen to ARE Extension's Marne Coit and Paul Adams from the NCDA&CS explain what growers can anticipate.
Economic Perspective: Vertical Farms
Vertical farms could have an impact on the future of agriculture. What do they look like, and what considerations come with implementing them?