Stories From 2017
Outstanding December Graduate: Olivia Chadwick
Olivia Chadwick plans to pursue a career in nutrition or continue her education toward a master’s degree. But she also enjoys exploring her creative side through writing and photography – and embraces any opportunity to share her message of healthful eating with others.
$2 Million Golden LEAF Gift Bolsters N.C. Food Processing Innovation Center
The N.C. Food Processing and Innovation Center received another round of support as the Golden LEAF Foundation issued a grant for $2.2 million. This follows the October affirmative vote by a group of elected, nonprofit, business and university leaders to accelerate an initiative to grow North Carolina’s food manufacturing economy.
A Lasting Legacy: Probiotics Pioneer Todd Klaenhammer Retires
If you’ve ever enjoyed a cup of yogurt, you’ve consumed millions of bacteria that are good for you. And Dr. Todd Klaenhammer’s fingerprint is all over them.
Salumi 101 Teaches Art, Science of Artisan Meat-Making
Anyone with a passion for learning about the art and science of crafting high-quality artisan meat products will benefit from attending Salumi 101, a unique hands-on workshop offered this winter at NC State.
NoroCORE Wins USDA-NIFA Partnership Award
NoroCORE, a massive integrated agriculture-public health collaborative initiated and led by CALS’ Lee-Ann Jaykus, recently received a 2017 USDA-NIFA Partnership Award for Innovative Programs and Projects.
Caramel Apple Crisp is Back!
If you missed the chance to taste Howling Cow Ice Cream’s exclusive N.C. State Fair flavor last year, you’re in luck. Caramel Apple Crisp is back by popular demand.
CALS Honors Extraordinary Alumni
CALS alumni, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate more than two dozen extraordinary alumni at the college’s annual Alumni Awards Ceremony.
One Student, a World of Opportunity
In two life-changing experiences in Guatemala, CALS senior Kati Scruggs did everything from researching maize to administering meals and vitamins to children in need.
‘Defining Moment’: Food Processing Innovation Center Poised to Boost N.C. Economy
The new North Carolina Food Processing Innovation Center is poised to create jobs, revitalize rural communities, open new markets for entrepreneurs and farmers … and the list goes on.
NC State BBQ Camp: ‘From Conception to Consumption’
Why is barbecue delicious? NC State’s annual BBQ Camp answers this question and more, giving an education in the science of low ’n’ slow.