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Kathie Kalmowitz

Mar 18, 2024

Kalmowitz’s Trailblazing Support of Horticulture

Join Kathie Kalmowitz, Ph.D. on March 20 by #GivingPack to support the Department of Horticultural Science graduate student trajectories and innovative plant research. 

MHCREC tomato field

Mar 15, 2024

Extending Research to Growers in the North Carolina Mountains

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center (MHCREC) helps growers research the latest horticultural crop varieties. 

Scott Zona with palms

Mar 14, 2024

Scott Zona: Botanist Behind the Plant Toolbox

NC State Extension Gardner Plant Toolbox is an exceptional resource with the latest advancements being coordinated by Scott Zona, the celebrated author and botanist. 

Controlled Environment Agriculture

Mar 12, 2024

What is Controlled Environmental Agriculture?

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is an essential tool in agricultural science. The Controlled Environment Research Coalition at North Carolina State University is working with industry partners to solve to make CEA more sustainable and profitable. 

NC State Memorial Belltower in the fall

Feb 23, 2024

Louws Announced as a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor

Twelve professors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences were recently named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors. 

Memorial Belltower

Feb 19, 2024

Hernandez Named 2023-24 University Faculty Scholar

NC State’s 2023-24 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 22 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. 

flower market

Feb 16, 2024

NC Green Industry Economic Impact Survey

Help North Carolina's green industry by completing the Economic Impact Survey. This will help policymakers allocate resources more effectively across local and state economies. 

Lisa Rayburn at Raspberry Field Day

Feb 9, 2024

Lisa Rayburn: Long-Cane Raspberry Production with Pine Bark Alternative

Lisa Rayburn advises commercial fruit and vegetable growers as an NC State Extension Agent and is mastering long-cane raspberry production with alternative growing media in her graduate research. 

raised planter beds at a school

Feb 8, 2024

Extension Grows School Gardens Through New Online Course

The Farm to School team is delivering their new School Gardens Online Course to provide K-12 students with gardening, local food and nutrition education. 

Wrenn Family Farm & Nursery

Feb 8, 2024

A ‘Berry’ Sweet Love Story

From meeting at NC State to traveling the world to rebuilding a family farm, CALS alumni Austin and Christina Wrenn do almost everything together, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.