CALS Business Operations' May Newsletter

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May 9, 2019

CALS Business Operations’ May Newsletter

Please take a moment to read the CALS Business Operations May newsletter for updates, deadlines, training opportunities, helpful resources, and more.

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May 8, 2019

Perdue Announces Top Sites for ERS and NIFA Relocations

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the finalists from the 35 states vying to become the new homes of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

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May 6, 2019

Weekly Produce Box Pickup Available on Centennial Campus

Collin’s Produce is bringing the farm right to NC State! Collin’s Produce has just launched the NC State Centennial Campus Produce Box.

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May 6, 2019

Winners Named in Research Foundation Board’s Recent Research Competition

Sophia Webster, Katherine Kelly and Eduardo Hatano took home top awards in a competition judged by N.C. Agricultural and Life Sciences Research Foundation Board of Directors.

Campers enjoy canoeing at 4-H's Camp Millstone.

May 2, 2019

NC 4-H Camps and Centers Receive $60k CAMP Grants

Capital and Access to Maximize Participation (CAMP) grants will provide camper scholarships and funding to improve camp facilities.

Apr 29, 2019

Research Funding Opportunities

Several International research funding opportunities have recently opened and are accepting applications.

Apr 29, 2019

Field Notes: Extension ASAs and Faculty Give Calibration Demos

If you aren't an active farmer, you might think spring has just finally sprung - but for North Carolina farmers, spring chores start before the scarves come off.

Apr 28, 2019

Join us for CALS Second Annual Red and Block Party on May 8!

CALS is ramping up to host our second annual staff and faculty block party! Come join us outside of Weaver Laboratories on May 8 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.!

Apr 22, 2019

Individual to Leadership (i2L) Program Now Open for Registrations

Applications for the Individual to Leadership Program is now open for non-faculty supervisors and managers. Those who wish to register must submit an application by Monday, May 6, at 5 p.m.

Apr 15, 2019

Hinshaw Selected as Fellow of the World Aquaculture Society

Congratulations to NC State Applied Ecology Professor and Extension Specialist Jeff Hinshaw, a world-leading trout expert who was recently selected as the 2019 World Aquaculture Society Fellow.