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Aug 20, 2018

CALS’ Newest Major: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

The start of a new academic year brings a new multidisciplinary major, the bachelor of science in agroecology and sustainable food systems, to CALS. 

May 3, 2018

Program Plants Leaders in Agriculture and Science

Rising 7th and 8th graders can dig into science through Project PLANTS’ exploratory field trips and hands-on projects in horticulture and agriculture. Students examine the scientific world and have the chance to develop positive social connections. 

Mar 27, 2018

April is Earth Month at NC State

April ushers in signs of spring and NC State’s Earth Month, the university’s annual focus on the planet and sustainability. 

Mar 13, 2018

Year-Round Events Announced for Farm to Fork NC

This year’s Farm to Fork NC events celebrate the state’s year-round growing season with events spread throughout the year. 

Feb 22, 2018

Faculty Leads in Fulbright Scholars

NC State ranks among an elite group of globally engaged universities producing the highest number of Fulbright Scholars. The scholarships give faculty members the opportunity to teach or conduct research abroad. 

Feb 21, 2018

Flowers Aren’t Enough: How Urban Heat Affects Bee Populations

In cities, even gardens rich with flowers do not have the same bee abundance or diversity as natural areas. Why not? 

Jan 17, 2018

Blueberries: Student Works to Create Disease-Resistant Cultivars

Graduate student Ashley Yow is looking for ways to create blueberries that are resistant to mummy berry disease. 

Jan 12, 2018

What You Should Know About CRISPR

You’ve seen headlines and possibly even heard podcasts on the topic of genetic editing. If you have not yet memorized the acronym CRISPR, you may want to start. 

Dec 7, 2017

$2 Million Golden LEAF Gift Bolsters N.C. Food Processing Innovation Center

The N.C. Food Processing and Innovation Center received another round of support as the Golden LEAF Foundation issued a grant for $2.2 million. This follows the October affirmative vote by a group of elected, nonprofit, business and university leaders to accelerate an initiative to grow North Carolina’s food manufacturing economy. 

Nov 27, 2017

Planting Her Future

Student Olivia Loyack creates gardens to protect pollinators.