Impact
NC State Hosts Latin American Cochran Fellows for Sustainable Agriculture Immersion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cochran Fellowship Program brought 17 fellows from across Latin America to NC State for two weeks in April for an immersive training on climate-smart agriculture practices and partnerships.
A Flourishing International Partnership
Faculty in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering discussed cutting-edge applications for robotics and machine learning in agriculture during a trip this spring to the Technical University of Moldova.
Grappling with Complexities of Smallholder Farmers in Zimbabwe
Eric Butoto, a Ph.D. student in Crop and Soil Sciences, shares what he learned about complex smallholder farms in Zimbabwe during a three-month stint with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.
Professors Attend African Indigenous Vegetables Project Launch in Kenya
NC State launched a new project focused on promoting the cultivation and consumption of African indigenous vegetables in Kenya. The project aims to address issues of food security, nutrition and economic empowerment for women and youth in Kenya.
NC State Named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution
NC State has been recognized as one of the universities with the highest number of students, faculty and administrators selected for both the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S Scholar Programs.
To Moldova and Back: A Sustainable Partnership in the Making
Chadi Sayde, assistant professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, recently traveled to Moldova to help launch a new partnership to collaborate on sustainable irrigation, climate-smart agriculture and agtech.
USDA Representative Visits NC State to Discuss Global Engagement
Jim Suits visited NC State’s campus on behalf of the USDA-Foreign Agriculture Service for a day full of meetings and gatherings to learn about the rich research happening at NC State.
International Scientists Conduct Climate Smart Research at NC State
Nine USDA-FAS Scientific Exchanges Program fellows from Latin America are wrapping up their fellowships focused on climate smart agricultural research.
‘I believe agriculture is the common thread that runs through the fabric of our society:’ NC State Employee Shares Her Experiences Working for CALS International Programs
An interview with Farzana Halim who leads CALS' initiative
Symposium Strengthens Partnership with East African Countries
A total of 16 experts from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania visited NC State for a three-day symposium to foster sustainable agricultural development and improve health and well-being in rural East African communities.