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Graduate student Emily Nastase holding a sparrow in the field
Nov 27, 2023

CALS Graduate Student Studies Tiny Bird Species

Emily Nastase, a doctoral student in the Department of Applied Ecology, is uncovering the secret life of Henslow’s Sparrows, a rare, grassland species that only visits two locations in North Carolina every summer.
A Northern water snake
Oct 24, 2023

A Parasitic Haunting: When Snakes are Eaten From Within

Skylar Hopkins and her Sustainable Health Ecology Lab study snake parasites to gain a better understanding of snake ecology.
Olivia Mabe with her cow at the State Fair
Oct 11, 2023

Show Time at the State Fair

On this episode of the Farms, Food and You podcast, hear from CALS junior Olivia Mabe, who will be showing her halter-trained heifer at the North Carolina State Fair. Learn what makes a prize-winning cow and why you and your family should take a break from the rides, games and fried treats to check out the exhibition.
photo shows two hands placing a loaf of sourdough bread onto a wooden board draped with a cloth
Oct 11, 2023

Using Different Flours for Sourdough Fosters Different Bacteria – and Flavors

Using different types of flour fosters distinct bacterial communities, which contribute to the variation of sourdough aromas and flavors.
Farmworker in a field
Sep 28, 2023

Agriculture Workers Digital Equity Initiative Receives NIH Funding

Catherine and collaborators aim to increase agricultural workers’ access to digital health services and emergency communication by improving access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.

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