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Excellence Unearthed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NC State’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences has a rich and successful history of outstanding innovation and discovery, rigorous academic programs leading students to successful careers in agriculture and environmental sciences, and delivery of science-based information through strong Extension programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to our extraordinary students, faculty and staff, we have the human capacity to develop solutions to global grand challenges like food security, protection of soil and water resources and air quality, and sustainable production of food, feed and fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our research cultivates crop and soil science innovation that enhances food and agricultural systems while protecting soil and water resources. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Our Mission, Vision & Values<\/h2>

Agriculture and the environment have never been more important to the future of our state, country and the world. The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is a recognized leader in developing science-based solutions to local and global agricultural and environmental challenges.

Our mission, vision and values honor our past and provide strategic direction for our work with students, partners, faculty and staff to discover and advance opportunities and solutions that benefit us all.<\/p>\n

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Our History<\/h2>

The merger of the Crop Science and Soil Sciences Departments in 2016 represents the reunification of the original Agronomy Department. We have a proud history of developing talent, conducting research and building programs that garner national acclaim and the support of our diverse stakeholder groups.

We are focused on the crop and soil sciences mission while generating resources from grants and partnerships with industry, state regulatory agencies, and federal programs.

Our shared history is our strength.<\/p>\n

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Undergraduate Programs<\/h2>

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AI in Agriculture Conference Explores the Future of Farming<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

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NC State to Host Industry Feedback Session for New Ag Formulations Program<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Agricultural industry representatives are invited to a feedback session to shape a groundbreaking NC State University program to train workforce-ready formulations professionals. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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From the outside, the steel-and-glass structure on top of NC State\u2019s Plant Sciences Building looks like an ordinary greenhouse, but inside the computer-controlled facility, researchers work year-round to tackle big agricultural challenges. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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