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2026 California Spring Trials: Expanding Industry Perspectives Through Experiential Learning

NC State horticulture students gained real-world industry practice and exposure to innovation during the 2026 California Spring Trials, connecting classroom knowledge with leading plant breeders and companies. 
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From Unexpected Beginnings to the Future of Digital Agriculture

N.C. PSI faculty affiliate Jing Zhang breaks new ground using high-tech tools to gather and analyze data better and faster for improved plant breeding and crop production. 
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Mary Archer Joins NC State’s Horticultural Science Faculty

NC State alumna Mary Archer joins the Department of Horticultural Sciences as an assistant professor, bringing expertise in landscape design and a passion for student mentorship. 
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2026 William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Announced

Ten professors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors, which recognizes outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors. 
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Ripe for the Picking

Jing Zang, a horticultural science professor and N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative faculty affiliate, is working with blueberry growers to develop a more precise way to determine the best time to harvest, using computer vision and AI. 
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Environmental Psychology Course Shapes How Students Experience the World

Blending psychology with agriculture, art and global perspectives, this hands-on course challenges students to examine how built and natural environments influence well-being and human behavior. 

Upcoming Events

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May 29

Friday11:15 AM

Seminar: Madison Davick: Exploring Consumer and Educational Communication Gaps within Horticulture
May 29

Friday1:30 PM

Propagation Workshop: Beginner Softwood Cuttings
May 30

Saturday8:30 AM

Propagation Workshop: Advanced Softwood Cuttings