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U.S Arboretum Director Richard T. Olsen To Lead Horticultural Science at NC State

In a horticultural homecoming, Richard T. Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum, will return to lead the horticultural science department at NC State, where he earned two degrees. 
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NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Advance Invasive Pest Research

NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers are cultivating knowledge by participating in research projects that promote sustainable gardening and pest management practices. 
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John Dole Receives Prestigious Liberty Hyde Bailey Award

John Dole, a professor of horticultural science at NC State University, has been honored with the Great American Gardeners Liberty Hyde Bailey Award from the American Horticultural Society (AHS). 
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Get Ready for Wolfpack Harvest on Sept.19

Something special is growing this fall. On Sept. 19, the Wolfpack Harvest tradition returns with family-friendly events and behind-the-scenes tours, bringing together alumni, students, faculty and friends of CALS across North Carolina to celebrate everything that makes CALS unique. 
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Boosting Blackberries: NC State’s Gina Fernandez Launches Latest Botanical Offspring

A new flavor-packed NC State blackberry variety named Ervin is ready for North Carolina growers and an international debut after four years of rigorous testing. 
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Cyclospora Outbreak: Answers to Your Most Common Questions

As reports of cyclospora infections linked to certain fresh produce continue to make headlines across North Carolina and other parts of the country, NC State Extension food safety expert Ellen Shumaker sheds light on the parasite that causes the intestinal illness and offers practical tips to help avoid getting sick. 

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