News and Events
Meet the Hemp Grower’s Guide – David Suchoff
Hemp is a hot, emerging market. To help growers produce a profitable hemp crop, David Suchoff joins Crop and Soil Sciences as our new Alternative Crops Extension Specialist.
Envirothon Competition Centers on NC Agriculture
The 2019 North American National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon Competition ended as a North Carolina nail-biter last week.
Luke Gatiboni Returns to Crop & Soil Sciences’ Fertile Grounds
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences welcomes Luke Gatiboni as an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in soil fertility and nutrient management. He comes to us after 15 years at Santa Catarina State University in Brazil researching and teaching on soil fertility.
Congratulations to Dr Castillo
Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Castillo for receiving tenure and being promoted to associate professor. Dr. Castillo is the forage extension specialist.
Dr. Patterson awarded the 2019 Jackson Rigney International Service Award
Congratulations to Dr. Bob Patterson for being awarded the 2019 Jackson Rigney International Service Award
NC State Agroecology Education Farm Tour
Come visit the farm and see all that we have planned for 2019! If you are interested in bringing a class or group to the farm, this is a great time to see what we have to offer. Please wear weather appropriate clothes and closed toe shoes. If it is raining we will reschedule for the fall.
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
Chancellor Randy Woodson is Back in Class as Guest Lecturer
Chancellor Randy Woodson served as guest lecturer for STS 323: World Population and Food Prospects
NC State Dining Executive Chef Adam Smith Relies on Agroecology Education Farm Crops
“Whatever’s in season, we try to fold that into our menu items and our offerings daily, to showcase that it’s as local as it gets.”
2018 Willie Woltz Lecture Series
Join us April 11 and 12 for the 2018 Willie Woltz Lecture Series featuring Dr. Harold Van Es - Professor: Cornell University