Department Events

Feb 5, 2025

Mason Pharr Symposium: Systems in Flux

The 2025 Mason Pharr Symposium will discuss this transformative era in horticultural production, shaped by regulatory shifts, legal challenges, and changing consumer priorities.

Nov 27, 2024

Green Collar Career Day

NC State University partners with local green businesses to introduce high school students to various aspects of the horticulture industry.

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.

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.

May 17, 2024

Farm to Fork Picnic

Join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems for the Farm to Fork Picnic. Chefs will team up with a farmer or artisan to create small bites at tasting stations throughout the beautiful grounds of Fearrington Village on June 2, 2024.

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.

Feb 5, 2024

Mason Pharr Symposium: Growing for the Future

The Horticultural Sciences Graduate Student Association hosts the Mason Pharr Symposium on Friday, February 23 in Kilgore Hall.

Jan 17, 2024

To Moldova and Back: A Sustainable Partnership in the Making

A new partnership between NC State and Moldova aims to grow collaboration on sustainable irrigation, climate-smart agriculture and agtech.

Jan 16, 2024

7th Biennial Plant Breeding Symposium

Join the Plant Breeding Symposium on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Talley Student Union. Five diverse speakers address "Breeding for Balance: Plant and Human Wellbeing”.

Horticultural Science trainees at Caterpillar facility

Nov 3, 2023

Students Visit Local Caterpillar Facility Through Horticultural Science Agricultural Institute Class

Jodi Songer connects Agricultural Institute students and NC Nursery and Landscape Association members to a one-of-a-kind showcase at the Caterpillar training facility.