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A National Leader in Pesticide Safety Education

From the front line of environmental stewardship, Wayne Buhler’s vital work helps protect pesticide applicators through training, safeguarding the public health from unintended exposure, and preserving wildlife through correct application techniques. 
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Horticulture Students Fuse Artistry and Industry to Fund National Collegiate Landscaping Competition Journey

NC State horticulture students helped fund their National Collegiate Landscape Competition trip by crafting and selling 60 holiday wreaths from greenery harvested at the university’s Field Lab. 
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Abi Norton’s Journey from Rural Roots to Plant Breeding Research

Going from limited science experience to conducting hands-on research in plant breeding and biotechnology, Abi Norton has found her place at NC State “on the other side of the textbook.” 
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Survey Says: Floriculture Sustainability Differs by Industry Sector

Findings could provide a roadmap to help all sectors reach sustainability goals. 
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NC State Faculty Receive Ag Research Grants to Grow North Carolina Agriculture

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has awarded grants to 11 NC State University researchers that support a range of agricultural projects to boost new crop production and innovative solutions that advance the state’s agricultural economy. 
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Growing Success: NC State’s Horticultural Science Hits Record Enrollment as Green Industry Surges

NC State Horticultural Science has reached record enrollment as North Carolina’s green industry is booming. From groundbreaking research to the JC Raulston Arboretum’s 50-year celebration, the department remains the vital engine for the state’s thriving agricultural economy. 

Upcoming Events

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Feb 23

Monday3:00 PM

Seminar: Barb Fair: Building Resilient Green Infrastructure: Taking Trees with Benefits to the Next Level
Feb 23

Monday6:30 PM

Understanding and Improving Garden Soils: A Deeper Look
Feb 24

Tuesday10:00 AM

Seminar: Michael Palmer: Impact of Initial Plant Size and Chill Hours on Meristem Fate and Vegetative Development of Rooted Strawberry Transplants