Farzana Halim
NC State Welcomes Moldovan Ambassador, Discusses Future of Partnership
NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences International Programs welcomed His Excellency Vladislav Kulminski, Moldova’s ambassador to the United States, for a visit highlighting the university’s expanding partnership with Moldova’s agricultural sector. The visit brought together faculty, state officials and Moldovan representatives for a tour, discussions and vision-setting activities across campus.
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.
Moldovan Delegation Explores Extension in Action at NC State’s Aquaculture Field Laboratory
Four faculty members from the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) recently spent a day touring NC State’s Pamlico Aquaculture Field Laboratory (PAFL) in Aurora, NC, as part of a two-week visit aimed at understanding how research and extension programs collaborate to support agriculture and rural communities across North Carolina.
NC State and Moldova Forge Path for Agricultural Innovation and Education
NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is strengthening its partnership with the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) to enhance agricultural education, research and innovation in the Eastern European nation. Building on decades of ties between North Carolina and Moldova, this collaboration is now focused on modernizing Moldova’s agricultural sector and preparing its workforce for the challenges of the 21st century.
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.
NC State Delegation Forges Stronger Ties with Kenyan Institutions
A delegation from NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently returned from a pivotal trip to Kenya, strengthening partnerships and exploring new avenues for collaboration in agricultural research and education.
Cultivating Access to Nutritious Food
No matter where you call home, access to nutritious food is essential for good health and well-being. For many people, however, access to fresh fruits, vegetables and meat is limited either by proximity or production. That is especially true in Kenya, where everything from weather to marketplace challenges can make it difficult for farmers’ crops to reach people’s tables
Buoying Kenyan Aquaculture
Applied Ecology Professor Harry Daniels recently embarked on a trip to Kenya with six other NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) faculty to continue the ongoing partnership between CALS International Programs and several East African organizations. This was not Daniels’ first African experience, however. In fact, the water quality and hatchery management specialist credits his time in West Africa as a Peace Corps member for influencing the trajectory of his career.
Alliance Aims to Grow African Agriculture
NC State University was founded in 1889 with a clear mission. As one of the nation’s first land-grant universities, it was tasked with teaching agriculture and mechanical arts.