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Support NC State Horticulture and its Plant Conservatory on the Day of Giving 03.25.26

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two wolf statues made of copper weaved metal standing on a brick patio surrounded by trees

May 13, 2026

2026 William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Announced

Ten professors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors, which recognizes outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors. 
Jing Zhang in blueberry field

May 11, 2026

Ripe for the Picking

Jing Zhang, a horticultural science professor and N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative faculty affiliate, is working with blueberry growers to develop a more precise way to determine the best time to harvest, using computer vision and AI. 
Environmental Psychology Class.

May 10, 2026

Environmental Psychology Course Shapes How Students Experience the World

Blending psychology with agriculture, art and global perspectives, this hands-on course challenges students to examine how built and natural environments influence well-being and human behavior. 
Two adults analyzing plant on table

May 6, 2026

From “Dry Content” to “Plant Murder Mysteries”: How One DELTA Grant Reimagined Student Engagement

When Jodi Driedger, director of undergraduate programs in NC State’s Department of Horticulture Science, approached the DELTA Grants team, she had a clear problem with no simple solution.​ Students in HS 201 (The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices) struggled to engage with the material on plant nutrition. It was dense, visual and technical –… 
graduating student standing in from of Kilgore Hall

May 5, 2026

From Roots to Regalia: Three Horticultural Seniors Share Their Journeys

Graduating seniors Rin Mauney, Allison Langston and Savannah Oliver are prepared to bring their unique skills to the horticultural workforce, helping ensure a more prosperous and innovative future for our green industries. 
Issac Lewis

May 4, 2026

Issac Lewis: CALS Employee of Excellence Award for Customer Service and Outstanding Advising Professional

Isaac Lewis, an undergraduate program specialist in Horticultural Science, received the CALS Employee of Excellence award for his student advocacy and innovative group advising model that provides one-on-one support to new students. 
Farmworkers picking berries in a field in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

May 3, 2026

Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

North Carolina faces significant farmland loss to urban sprawl. NC State Extension and NC FarmLink provide critical tools, like conservation easements and succession planning, to help families protect their agricultural heritage. 
leafy vegetables growing in mounded beds on a row crop farm

Apr 21, 2026

NC Farmers Face Spring Drought Conditions

Emmanuel Torres Quezada, assistant professor of horticultural science and an Extension vegetable specialist, discusses how North Carolina farmers can navigate the ongoing drought across the state to maintain crop yields. 
Aerial of tractor spraying fields at Lake Wheeler farms.

Mar 27, 2026

NC State to Host Industry Feedback Session for New Ag Formulations Program

Agricultural industry representatives are invited to a feedback session to shape a groundbreaking NC State University program to train workforce-ready formulations professionals. 
The red hues of Begonia brevifolia ‘Edinburgh’, seen with the South African “jade plant”, Crassula ovata, draw plenty of attention in NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Teaching Greenhouses.

Mar 20, 2026

Support NC State Horticulture and its Plant Conservatory on the Day of Giving 03.25.26

For NC State Day of Giving on March 25, the Department of Horticultural Science is highlighting the Plant Conservatory, a vibrant cultural space filled with plants that showcase flora from rainforests and desert landscapes.