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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

Community Outreach

Improving Everyone’s Quality of Life

Our students, faculty, and partners apply their learning to meet local community and global challenges. As volunteers, activists, and leaders, we commit to service and outreach efforts to grow as individuals and as a community.

Food Science: A Taste of Food Science Education

A Taste of Food Science Education

An initiative to foster the next generation of food scientists by creating a community for high school teachers. Participate in the Food Science Teacher Fellows Program and other professional development opportunities, bring food science into your classrooms, attend the Food Science Invitational, and more.

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Breastfeeding Support

Students collaborate with the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition to promote breastfeeding. April Fogleman leads the team in creating a framework for programs that advance breastfeeding support for families, individuals, and advocates.

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A woman walking through the Feed the Pack pantry.

Feed the Pack

A community-based initiative sustained by the greater NC State community to combat food insecurity. Our department and the Food Science Club participate in ongoing food drives to support students and other team members in need.

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Exterior of the Randleigh Museum.

Dairy Education Center and Creamery

Visitors to the Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery can enjoy ice cream while watching videos of the plant in operation and discovering North Carolina’s dairy industry through interactive exhibits.

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