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Agricultural Institute

2019

Man at podium with banners behind him that say "Extraordinary Leadership" and "Extraordinary Purpose"

Dec 10, 2019

Extraordinary Leadership

CALS alumnus Larry Wooten wraps up his career at the North Carolina Farm Bureau’s helm but promises he’ll continue to be involved in advocacy. 
Woman and girl looking at beans at a farmers' market.

Nov 18, 2019

More PEAS, Please!

NC State collaborates on a new research project designed to build preschool teachers’ STEM knowledge, skills and confidence. 
Hemp growing in a greenhouse

Nov 13, 2019

Advancing Hemp Research

Pyxus International Inc. partners with NC State to optimize hemp production practices. 
Woman smiling with her hand out to dog. In the background, a big red barn, tractor and chicken.

Nov 8, 2019

Veterans on the Farm

Two former military couples use their North Carolina Farm School experiences to introduce other veterans to opportunities in farming. 
A variety of peppers

Nov 3, 2019

Reducing Bacterial Diseases in Peppers

NC State is part of a multistate research project to reduce bacterial diseases in peppers. 
Randy Isenhower at an indoor podium.

Oct 22, 2019

Partner Profile: The Golden LEAF Foundation

The Golden LEAF Foundation has provided substantial support for the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative and the NC State University building that will serve as its headquarters. Foundation Board Chairman Randy Isenhower explains why. 
Man in a farm field talking to people at a field day

Oct 22, 2019

Brazilian Soybean Intern Stays, Just a Little Bit Longer

A graduate student in crop and sciences at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná in Brazil, Barros arrived at NC State to learn more about soybean cultivation in North Carolina and extended his stay for the friendships and new experiences. 
Brandon Huber, showing off his 151-pound watermelon at the NC State Fair.

Oct 18, 2019

A Different Kind of Gardening: Ph.D. Student Brandon Huber

Brandon Huber, a Ph.D. student in Horticultural Sciences grows large plants competitively and will placing his plants in the upcoming NC State Fair horticulture competition. 
4 people talking as they stand around a table

Oct 15, 2019

‘The Best Decision I’ve Made in a Long Time’

Through the Executive Farm Management Program, farmers and managers with large family farms in the Southeast gain skills and connections needed to sustain operations in the face of financial challenges. 

Oct 2, 2019

One Giant Leaf for Mankind

NC State student Joseph Taylor is helping NASA learn how to grow vegetables in space to feed astronauts journeying to the Moon, Mars.