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Extension specialist giving a field demonstration in a soybean field while onlookers in a tram observe.

May 30, 2022

Extension Leadership Updates

Check-in on NC State Extension strategic planning activities, the partnership with N.C. A&T and personnel updates. 

Gerald Holmes, Strawberry Center, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org

May 16, 2022

New Crop Profile for North Carolina Cucumber

Crop Profiles provide current agricultural data to government agencies, IR-4, State lead agencies, Extension, farmers, agricultural commodity organizations, health professionals, and others, and this year a team of six contributors developed a new crop profile for the NC cucumber. 

Two groups of people talking in a hall way.

May 6, 2022

Wolfpack Wellness: Black Health Lab

The Wolfpack Wellness Research Series is a collaboration between the university's wellness advisory committee, NC State Libraries and NC State's Wellness and Recreation. On May 20, from 2-2:30 p.m., Vanessa Volpe, Dept. of Psychology, will discuss her work in the Black Health Lab. 

People working outside a hoop house in shadow

Apr 29, 2022

Susan Kelly to Oversee Extension County Operations

Susan Kelly has been hired as the NC State Extension Assistant Director for County Operations. Her primary responsibility will be to oversee NC State's operations at 101 local N.C. Cooperative Extension centers. 

Four people standing in a field

Apr 18, 2022

2021 NC State Extension Annual Report

We're excited to share with you the 2021 NC State Extension Annual Report, along with new and updated impact materials to support your local outreach. 

Shorlette Ammons leaning against a fence.

Mar 14, 2022

Shorlette Ammons Appointed to New USDA Commission

USDA announced the members of its Equity Commission and Agriculture Subcommittee. The commission will serve to advance racial equity in the federal government. 

student in lab with chicken

Feb 14, 2022

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

With the looming threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the Poultry ASAs have compiled a list of HPAI resources and authored an article outlining the importance of being vigilant during this disease threat. 

Extension employee standing in a field

Feb 14, 2022

County Extension 101

This episode will showcase Guilford, Stokes, Caswell, and Rockingham Counties. We’ll hear how Extension brings fun and learning to youth through 4-H summer activities. We’ll also see how Extension teaches financial literacy to local families. 

Students walking on NC State's campus near the 1911 Building

Feb 14, 2022

Applications Closing Soon for 2022 Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE)

Undergraduate students with an interest in sustainable agriculture or food systems are encouraged to apply for the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE). 

Rich Bonanno with red hat and red shirt.

Feb 7, 2022

Bonanno Appointed to Represent Cooperative Extension

Dr. Rich Bonanno was named Cooperative Extension's national representative to the National Coalition of Food and Agriculture.