Hosted by: Jason White, Director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Dr. White’s research focuses on food safety, food security and sustainable nano-enabled agriculture. Join us as we explore how nanotechnologies can enhance the delivery of nutrient and pesticide delivery as well as photosynthetic efficiency.
Meeting location is to be determined. For more information, contact the Council’s President (agrilifecouncil@ncsu.edu)
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
In this workshop, participants learn to graft ginkgo, bald cypress, and dawn redwood from Leanne Kenealy Atkins. She will discuss and demonstrate grafting techniques that she will assist each participant with as they graft their own plants. JCRA staff will collect scion wood prior to the workshop. The workshop’s fee covers all needed supplies, excluding…
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and NC State University will host the 12th annual Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference on March 6, 2023, at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC.
Flourish is a collaboration between Prevention Services and the Department of Horticulture Science that developed from evidence-based research surrounding the benefits of horticulture therapy. Facilitates student wellness connections.Promotes physical and mental wellness, social skills and emotional growth.Provides experiential and educational opportunities.
Take your knowledge to the next level in this eight-session course. Plant classification or identification can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. Join NC State’s own Bryce Lane to learn about plant classification so you are better equipped to select and care for your plants. The sessions will be available in person at JC Raulston Arboretum…
Join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems for a short video demonstration on pruning blueberry bushes led by research specialist Bill Cline. Since 1995, Cline has served as the blueberry extension horticulturist for NC State, supporting Cooperative Extension agents statewide. Cline also maintains the NC Blueberry Journal, a blog where he posts information about the latest…
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
All students are welcome! For more information, contact agroecology@ncsu.edu.