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Chuck Hodges

Feb 22, 2023

Happy Second Retirement to Chuck Hodges

Congratulations to Chuck Hodges on his retirement from NC State. Hodges, an expert in tree diseases and mycology, worked with the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. 
NC State Extension and Cooperative extension logos on a screen

Feb 19, 2023

Fisher Selected as North Central District Extension Director

Tyrone Fisher was named NC State University’s North Central District Extension Director, effective March 1. 
Flower art exhibit

Feb 18, 2023

Education, Extension and Plant Science Storytelling

The Mason Pharr Symposium on “Education, Extension and Storytelling in Plant Science” will be hosted on Friday, March 24, at 9 a.m. at NC State’s Plant Sciences Building. 
The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis). Photo credit: Matthew Bertone, NC State, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Feb 7, 2023

A Salivating Super Vector and the Secrets That Lurk Within

A dynamic duo of NC State researchers has uncovered a never-before-seen interaction between a menacing crop virus and its salivating insect host. 
Bee on a flower

Feb 5, 2023

Vaccination for Bees Doesn’t Sting

The first product approved to immunize insects could help beekeepers, and it won't hurt bees a bit. Really. 
A few people working on a laptop

Jan 30, 2023

Golden Opportunities

Apply for an Extension Innovation Grant or nominate a deserving person for Sigma Xi's Gold Key Award. 
Walking on a track

Jan 30, 2023

Join Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less

Take care of your heart this February with the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program. Classes begin the week of Feb. 5, 2023. 
Woman gardener using garden fork to first remove uncomposted food waste from top of composting bin pile, before spreading the compost below onto a vegetable garden.

Jan 30, 2023

A CALS Guide to Winter Gardening

Whether you're looking for a new hobby or dusting off your garden gloves for another season, this guide will help you decide what to plant this winter. 
2022 NC 4-H Horse Program Educational Teams Delegation and their awards at the 2022 Eastern National 4-H Horse Round Up in Louisville, KY

Jan 13, 2023

NC 4-H’ers and Teams Capture Multiple Championships in Fall Contests

Sixteen North Carolina 4-H’ers represented the NC 4-H Horse Program at two national educational competitions this past fall, capturing five team titles and several high individual awards. 
M. Ray McKinnie new associate dean for Extension at NC A&T.

Jan 12, 2023

Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Names McKinnie as Administrator

M. Ray McKinnie ‘76, Ph.D., has been selected to lead Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as associate dean/administrator, effective Jan. 1.