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Meet the Superhero Farm Robots in Training

NC State students and researchers are creating robotic field hands that could help grow and harvest your next salad. 
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NC State Genome Editing Center’s Tim Kelliher Connects Biotech to Farmers’ Needs

Tim Kelliher, leader of NC State’s Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture, says taking time away from college to work 12-hour days on farms inspired his career in plant development and genetics. 
Melinda Knuth

Knuth Named a Goodnight Early Career Innovator

Melinda Knuth, assistant professor of horticultural science, has been recognized as one of NC State’s Goodnight Early Career Innovators for her pioneering research at the intersection of traditional plant sciences and human behavior. 
Ariana Phouangkeo

Feeding Communities Inspires Horticultural Science Student Ariana Phouangkeo

Graduating student Ariana Phouangkeo’s rewarding journey from food science to the agroecology-urban horticulture major at NC State led her to participate in research, global study abroad programs and a supportive community passionate about agriculture and feeding communities. 
Ingrid Tuyuc in front of the NC State Memorial Bell Tower

The Next Generation of Resilient Horticulturalists

Horticulture graduates from North Carolina State University, including Brooke Matusko, Alisha Ray and Ingrid Tuyuc, are ready to tackle global food system challenges with innovative solutions in plant sciences, emphasizing resilience and advanced crop technologies. 
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Fall CALS Grads Look to the Future

Three soon-to-be graduates reflect on their time with CALS, what they’ve learned and what comes next. 

Upcoming Events

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Feb 02

Monday3:00 PM

Seminar: Sim McIver: Got to Be NC: Grown, Raised, Caught, Made
Feb 02

Monday6:30 PM

Understanding and Improving Garden Soils: A Deeper Look
Feb 03

Tuesday8:30 AM

Agricultural Land Use Summit