Alumni

Dec 13, 2024

Crop and Soil Sciences Celebrates a Century of Innovation 

Our department capped off a season of celebrations for our 100 year anniversary. Which event did you join? 

Mar 15, 2021

Sullivan Farm: Allies in Agricultural Gains

Jay and Jarman Sullivan tend over 800 acres of corn, wheat, and soybeans- just the two of them. They are able to manage at this scale because of an intense focus on farm efficiency and crop variety research. 

Oct 21, 2020

Lake Wheeler Field Lab Names New Superintendent

Bridget Lassiter, a Crop Science alumna, brings a can-do attitude to her new role as the first female superintendent of NC State’s Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab. 

Sep 17, 2020

Thank You Day of Giving Friends

Despite a world of upheaval, the Pack came together yesterday on the NC State Day of Giving to donate over $23M to support our students. 

Sep 15, 2020

Day of Giving Donations Fuel Student Experiences

Wolfpack membership is for life. NC State’s Day of Giving: Stronger as a Pack celebrates the impact of the Pack. This special event is September 16, 2020. 

Jun 26, 2020

Alumni Profile: Dorian Perez

Crop and Soil Sciences alumni Dorian Perez tried college, twice. But when the first pass didn’t stick, he tried another route that started him towards his field of dreams. 

Mar 26, 2018

Crop and Soil Sciences Alumnus Norris Tolson Gives Back by Endowing Scholarship

The Tolson family gives back to NC State University by directly assisting CALS undergraduate students. 

Feb 9, 2018

AgPack Strong: Ag Institute Grad Jason Barbour Diversifies

On his farm near Four Oaks, Jason Barbour grows a lot of the usual North Carolina crops – tobacco, sweet potatoes, small grains, soybeans and corn. But in recent years he’s added a crop that wouldn’t make that list: popcorn. 

Oct 13, 2017

Gary Payne, Tyler Whaley honored as 2017 CALS Outstanding Alumni

“The alumni we recognize tonight represent the fulfillment of the promise of our land-grant mission.”