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Feb 10, 2026

Spring Break Week

March 16 – 20 Spring Break (No classes) 

Feb 10, 2026

Wellness Day

No Classes Tuesday, February  17 

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? 

Aug 5, 2021

Sustainable Ag Hackers Wanted

 NC State and USDA-ARS are jointly hosting an ag tech student Hackathon October 9-10, 2021 to accelerate agricultural sustainability using computer vision, machine learning, and robotics. 

May 17, 2021

In-Person Graduation Returns for 2021

The class of 2021 will get to don their caps and gowns for a limited in-person ceremony at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, May 15, 2021 followed by a virtual Department of Crop and Soil Sciences celebration. 

Feb 22, 2021

Student Spotlight: Ben Rose – A Passion Worthy of Pursuit

Crop and Soil Sciences students follow different routes in their academic journey, but their goal of agricultural and environmental impact is the same. We caught up with Ben Rose, a senior undergraduate soil science major to learn about his winding academic journey and future plans. If you are a student who is questioning the relevance of your educational path, grab some coffee. You’ll want to join this journey. 

Jan 22, 2021

Applications Open for Borlaug Scholarship for Plant Breeding

Apply for the Borlaug Scholarship, founded by the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB). The program is seeking upper-level undergraduate and advanced graduate students attending school in the United States. 

Oct 7, 2019

Annual Scholarship Gifts Cultivate Student Excellence

Almost half of our undergraduate scholarships come from annual contributions made by commodity groups, businesses, and individuals. This financial assistance frees students to focus their studies and to excel.   

Dec 19, 2018

Fall 2018 Graduation

Congratulations to our graduates for Fall 2018! 

Feb 6, 2018

“City Girl” Sarah Yim Finds Her Voice in Crop and Soil Sciences

“It’s being able to spread that knowledge. Not just how we produce our food, but how we can do it in a manner that will extend for generations.”