2019 Southeast Strawberry Expo Dates: November 6-8, 2019 Location: Hilton Raleigh North Hills Our annual meeting with educational breakout sessions, networking opportunities, industry trade show & expo will be held at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills on Thursday (11/7) & Friday (11/8). AND you do not want to miss out on the Farm Tours which…
Dr. David Stelly – “Interspecific Breeding to Genetically Diversify and Improve Crops: Needs, Challenges, and Solutions” Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Time: 10:00 am Location: 2405 Williams Hall Speaker: Dr. David M. Stelly, Professor Dept of Soil and Crop Sciences Texas A&M University Specialty: Plant Breeding, Genetics, Molecular & Environmental Plant Sciences Title: “Interspecific Breeding…
Dr. Tim Kelliher Principal Scientist, Reproduction Biology, Syngenta Genome editing using CRISPR-Cas9 works efficiently in plant cells, but delivery of genome editing machinery into the vast majority of crop varieties is not possible using established methods. We co-opted the aberrant reproductive process of haploid induction (HI) to induce edits in nascent seeds of diverse monocot…
Decorate your home for the holidays with a designer wreath that you made at the JC Raulston Arboretum! This holiday workshop will provide hands-on instruction and all the materials needed to create a wreath of your own, including a vast assortment of greens. Participants are also encouraged to bring items for your wreath that will…
Our annual wreath workshop is the perfect start to the holiday season. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine and other beverages as you make a wreath to decorate your home for the holidays. This holiday workshop will provide hands-on instruction and all the materials needed to create a wreath of your own, including a vast assortment of…
The Horticultural Science Graduate Student Association is hosting their annual poinsettia sale at two locations. 4 inch pot for $5 or 6 inch post for $10. Talley Student Union, Monday – Tuesday, December 9-10 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
“Winter Potpourri” with Mark Weathington, JC Raulston Arboretum Director. There’s a smorgasbord of plants looking exceptional from perennials and early bulbs to evergreen shrubs and flowering trees. We’ll take a look at the showiest plants at the Arboretum which are welcoming in the new year.
“Ripple Effect: Combining Horticulture and Aquaculture Ecology” with Jeremy Schmidt and Meghan Fidler, Ph.D., Plant Delights Nursery
Advanced Post-Processing with Intention—A Masterclass with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. Whether your love is shooting nature, manmade places and things, people, critters, flora, abstracts, or events, noted professional photographer Chris Ogden will guide you to making your photos better.
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…