Stories From 2025
Ken Monjero Brings Kenyan Innovation and Youth Empowerment to NC State
“The globe is now a village,” Monjero said. “What we do in Kenya can complement what’s happening here in North Carolina. Sharing ideas across borders will help us address local issues before they become global problems.” Read more about Dr. Ken Monjero's work here.
CALS Strengthens Ties with Embrapa, Brazilian Agricultural Powerhouse
In a move to expand its global reach and foster international collaboration, CALS is solidifying a partnership with Embrapa, Brazil's leading agricultural research institution. A recent trip to Brazil by CALS faculty and leadership has set the stage for a promising collaboration that could revolutionize agricultural research and innovation across both institutions.
Transforming Malawi’s Agricultural Landscape Through Food Safety
As part of the eight faculty who traveled to Malawi, Fernanda Santos, assistant professor in NC State University’s Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, sees an opportunity in educating on the safest ways of washing, cutting and bagging fruits and vegetables to minimize risks from foodborne pathogens.
Crop Water Dynamics Research in Japan
SUMMER 2024 Tommy Godwin Increasing global temperatures have made breeding crops for drought tolerance an utmost priority for protecting global food security. However, crop water use dynamics are poorly understood especially in regards to physiology and plant hydraulics. In order […]
Soil Specialist Enthusiastic for International Partnerships
A faculty delegation traveled to Malawi to identify research and extension gaps and they can help solve the issues.
Serbian Researchers Gain Insights from Cochran Fellowship Program at NC State
Fourteen agricultural researchers and officials from Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina participated in the USDA Climate Smart Cochran Fellowship Program at NC State, gaining valuable insights into sustainable farming practices and fostering international collaboration.
Improving Cattle Production in Malawi
Felipe Carvalho da Silva from Animal Science took part in international brainstorming session in Malawi. He was one of eight NC State University faculty who traveled to the east African country in the fall.