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The Crop and Soil Sciences Class of 2018.

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Paul Cockson, Agroecology undergraduate major

Sep 28, 2018

Student Spotlight: Young Minds of International Horticultural Science
Scientist surrounded by plants in a greenhouse

Sep 24, 2018

Faculty Focus: Stalker Makes a Global and Local Impact

Award-winning CALS plant scientist Tom Stalker is known as one of the world’s leading peanut scientists. The breeding lines he’s developed are used around the world and right here in North Carolina. 

Sep 17, 2018

I Am CALS: Bob Patterson’s 50 Years On Campus (And Counting)

“He is the consummate educator, always learning and sharing his knowledge of global food and agriculture systems with students from all areas of our great university.” – Chancellor Randy Woodson 
Two women discussing a plan for seedlings.

Aug 20, 2018

CALS’ Newest Major: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

The start of a new academic year brings a new multidisciplinary major, the bachelor of science in agroecology and sustainable food systems, to CALS. 

Aug 14, 2018

Paul Murphy receives Award for Distinguished Service to Oat Improvement

Paul Murphy receives Award for Distinguished Service to Oat Improvement 2018 at the American Oat Workers Conference 
Robert Moore running along a shaded road.

Jul 24, 2018

The Long Run

CALS alumnus Robert Moore will face mountains and the summer heat to run the equivalent of six marathons in six days. His goal: raising awareness of multiple sclerosis, a disease he’s dealt with since he was a student at NC State 10 years ago. 
Two people standing on the steps of Patterson Hall, shaking hands and passing a check.

Jul 18, 2018

CALS Makes Strides Toward Regulatory Science Center

A three-year gift from Bayer Crop Science helps NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences move closer to its goal of setting up a Center of Excellence for Regulatory Science in Agriculture. 
CALS Agroecology student Eliza Hardy

May 29, 2018

The One Who (Almost) Got Away

Eliza Hardy’s great-great-great grandfather, Perrin Busbee, was NC State’s first football coach. When it came time for college applications, CALS was Eliza’s top choice – until her application was first deferred, then wait-listed. Her path to CALS? Complicated. 
Cow and researcher in a pasture with grass and trees.

May 16, 2018

Graze in the Shade: Silvopasture’s Benefits

How can a grower be more productive per acre while improving grassland ecosystems? How do we increase production to feed a growing population while sustaining available resources? Could silvopasture help? NC State’s Miguel Castillo is finding answers. 

May 15, 2018

The Crop and Soil Sciences Class of 2018.

Congratulations to our graduates!