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QR code for the digital equity survey

Jul 24, 2023

Feedback on Broadband Resources

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Office of Digital Equity and Literacy is requesting feedback to help inform the state's digital equity programs. 

Soybean damage

Jun 16, 2023

Tide at Farmers’ Door

Climate change is causing sea level rise and increased flooding that threatens North Carolina’s most fertile agricultural land with saltwater intrusion. NC State researchers are on the job to recommend management options to help farmers adapt. 

Rich Bonanno with red hat and red shirt.

Jun 12, 2023

NC State Extension Director Update

Associate Dean Bonanno sits down with Rachel Vann, the platform director for Extension Outreach and Engagement for N.C. PSI, to discuss how plant science research and extension work together. 

white rhino

Jun 12, 2023

Gut Check

Researchers have identified significant differences in the gut microbiome of female southern white rhinos reproducing successfully in captivity. 

Extension's Kenny Sherin

Jun 9, 2023

Expanding Digital Skills Education

NC State Extension was awarded a $1.33 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology to expand digital skills training programs. 

Corn field with a view from the ground up

Jun 4, 2023

Grow Sweet Corn, a Summertime Staple

Hannah Lepsch shares the do's and don'ts when it comes to growing corn. Best tasting when eaten fresh, sweet corn is worthy of your precious garden space and labors. 

Caroline VandeBerg with the cows on the farm

Jun 1, 2023

Dairy Dream Team

CALS students help create Howling Cow by caring for cattle, preparing products and serving frozen treats. 

Kids playing in a field at a 4-H camp

May 31, 2023

Spotlight on Amanda Knight, 4-H Agent

Amanda Knight, Sampson County NC Cooperative Extension's 4-H agent, was recently featured in the Sampson County newsletter. 

Gatiboni-with-Uzbek-farmers-in-field

May 25, 2023

Giving Back to USAID

Soil Fertility Specialist Luke Gatiboni spent two weeks volunteering with USAID to train Uzbek farmers in an effort to return a lifelong favor. 

Phlox blooming

May 25, 2023

Sustainability in Floriculture

The Cognitive Behavioral Lab is answering a call from many growers, suppliers and retailers in the floral industry who would like to be more sustainable but may not know how.