Stories From Jul 2025
Digging Into Dutch Agriculture
A group of CALS students recently expanded their agricultural knowledge and cultural horizons during a seven-day study abroad course in the Netherlands and Germany where they learned about horticultural crop production techniques, agribusiness and agricultural policy, and sustainable farming.
NC State Students Develop Award-Winning Nutritious Snack Bar for Kenyan Schools
The Kijani Bar, a snack bar developed by NC State students, is bringing new hope to the fight against childhood malnutrition in Kenya. Designed for the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association’s (IFTSA) Developing Solutions for Developing Countries competition, the bar is packed with African indigenous vegetables and aims to provide essential nutrients to schoolchildren while supporting local agriculture in Kenya.
African Indigenous Vegetables Take Center Stage at NC State Field Day
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently hosted an African Indigenous Vegetables (AIV) Field Day at the Horticultural Field Laboratory. The event brought together researchers, extension agents, university staff and community members to learn about the progress of a project focused on African leafy greens and their potential for both local and international impact. The field day was part of an ongoing collaboration between NC State and partners in Kenya.