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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.