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Three people making a presentation in front of a poster that says "Hackathon"

Oct 24, 2024

Creating Cutting-Edge Ag Tech

Nearly 50 NC State University undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars spent a fall weekend competing in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s fourth annual Hackathon, taking on real-world agricultural technology… 

Lucy Kennedy Bradley

Oct 23, 2024

Lucy Bradley: Growing Healthy Plants, People and Communities

As a home and community gardening Extension leader, Lucy Bradley helps provide many individuals and societal benefits that promote health, food security, and environmental stewardship. 

Patrick Veazie accepting Chad Finn Ambassador Award on behalf of Dr. Perkins-Veazie

Oct 22, 2024

American Society for Horticultural Science 2024 Conference Awards and Honors

The Department of Horticultural Science had an incredible presence at the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2024 annual conference. 

greenhouse of cut flowers

Oct 18, 2024

Seed Your Future Horticulture Internship Surveys

These surveys will help determine barriers that students might have to completing an internship and determine what information students, faculty, administrators and employers need to increase participation in internships. 

Sarah Remington with her plant mural at HFL classroom

Oct 17, 2024

Remington’s Mural Livens Up Horticulture Field Lab Classroom

Sarah Remington created a second mural for the Department of Horticultural Science. The mural is located at the Horticulture Field Lab and includes plants from the landscape and department research. 

shaded plants

Oct 17, 2024

Selecting Shade Plants to Help Your Garden Shine

There's always a part of the yard that doesn't receive direct sunlight throughout the day. Discover several shade-loving plants that will add beauty and interest to your home landscape. 

Phyllis Knight beside Kilgore Hall

Oct 10, 2024

Phyllis Knight: Pride of the Wolfpack

NC State programs aspire to reach operational excellence with key team members, like Phyllis Knight, who has elevated the Pesticide Safety Education Program to new heights. 

Blue Ridge Parkway Autumn Sunset over Appalachian Mountains Layers covered in fall foliage and blue haze

Oct 2, 2024

Supporting CALS and Ag Communities Following Helene

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. 

Penelope Perkins-Veazie

Sep 25, 2024

Ambassador of Fruit and Vegetable Postharvest Physiology

Penelope Perkins-Veazie, an NC State fruit and vegetable postharvest physiologist, delves into her research career awards, highlights and mentorship. 

woman using tablet in greenhouse

Sep 23, 2024

Computing Skills in Plant Breeding Workshop

Join us from December 9 – 13, 2024 to develop skills essential for plant breeders in various aspects of your work. The early registration deadline is Monday, September 30, 2024, and the final deadline is Monday, November 25, 2024.