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Plant geneticist Massimo Iorizzo examines a blueberry in a lab at NC State University's Plants for Human Health Institute in Kannapolis. Other buildings at the North Carolina Research Campus buildings are visible through the window behind him.

Massimo Iorizzo Named Director of NC State’s Plants for Human Health Institute 

Horticultural Science Professor Massimo Iorizzo, whose research has delved into the genetics of a veritable rainbow of small fruit and vegetable crops, will lead NC State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute. 
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IR-4 Receives $10 Million USDA Award to Expand Specialty Crop Export Opportunities

The IR-4 Project at NC State University has received a $10 million, five-year award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service to help U.S. specialty crop growers overcome pesticide residue-related barriers to international trade. 
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CALS Alum Propagates Innovation in Horticulture

Leveraging his degree in horticultural science and time in the Executive Farm Management Program, Worth Williams is taking his family’s farming operation into the future with a cutting-edge venture. 
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Check Out the Latest Issue of CALS Magazine

Take a peek inside the new issue of CALS Magazine to discover how the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is helping future-proof egg production with robotics, preserve North Carolina farmland, find solutions for the bioeconomy and more. 
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North Carolina’s Top Employer: Agriculture and Associated Industries

Agriculture, including food, fiber and forestry, ranks as North Carolina’s top employer and generates $117 billion in economic activity, according to the latest statewide report, based on 2024 data. 
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Horticultural Science Faculty and Scholars Earn Top Honors at National Conference

NC State University’s Department of Horticultural Science faculty and students received multiple national awards and leadership appointments at the 2026 American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. 

Upcoming Events

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Sep 30

Wednesday3:00 PM

The Midweek Program: Horticulture Hour: Live Q&A with the JCRA Team
Oct 06

Tuesday1:00 PM

Plant-Lover’s Tour: Autumn Perennials
Oct 07

Wednesday9:00 AM

Green Collar Career Day