{"id":541,"date":"2016-11-01T21:11:09","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T21:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-dev-site\/?page_id=541"},"modified":"2026-01-21T08:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:10:04","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

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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We address the challenges of society by excelling in the education, training and development of people involved in the diverse fields of crop and soil sciences. \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 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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Obituary For Dr Stanley Walter Buol<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Stanley Walter\u00a0Buol, age 91, from Garner, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at his home. Stan was born in Dane County, Wisconsin, on June 14, 1934, and… \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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RALEIGH – Dr. Major\u00a0Mereland\u00a0Goodman, William Neal Reynolds and Distinguished University professor of crop science at N.C. State University, 87, died March 29, 2026. Major was considered one of the leading… \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Discover Our Majors: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Senior Chlo\u00e9 Sharpe’s lifelong appreciation for local agriculture led her to the agroecology program at NC State, where she found her Wolfpack, chose a career path and learned more about who she is. \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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