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Published on September 20, 2022

Contamination Detective

As a former culinary instructor, graduate student Riya Magiya wanted to better understand the science behind keeping food healthy and safe.

Published on September 16, 2022

After 25 Years, Ag Institute’s Alease Hancock Says Goodbye

Alease Hancock spent decades helping and mentoring students at NC State’s Agricultural Institute. Upon her retirement at the end of May, a scholarship was created to honor her spirit and dedication to AGI.

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Published on September 14, 2022

Quick Planting Guide for a Successful Fall Harvest

Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean your garden has to! Here are a few ways to keep your green thumb active this fall.

Published on September 14, 2022

NC State CALS Student Explores Sustainable Agriculture in Spain

Renee Long, an undergraduate student in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, traveled to Valencia, Spain, this summer with the Sustainable Entrepreneurship study abroad program.

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Published on September 12, 2022

2022 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates its alumni award recipients for 2022. Learn about each winner and how they’re making an impact in their fields.

Podcast

Learn more about NC agriculture on the Farms, Food and You podcast.

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$2.25M Grant Awarded to Develop Sustainable Energy Products from Waste Streams

NC State researchers were awarded a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite using seaweed and wood waste.

Gut Microbiomes Help Bears With Very Different Diets Reach the Same Size

The study offers insights that will inform wildlife management.

You Decide: Is the Social Safety Net a Spring Board or a Cushion?

There are few public issues that create more debate than the social safety net. What is it and how does it affect North Carolina’s economy?

Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

Herbs have been used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Today they’re more popular than ever. Learn how to incorporate them into your home garden or landscape.

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NC State CALS Student Explores Sustainable Agriculture in Spain

2022 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

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$2.25M Grant Awarded to Develop Sustainable Energy Products from Waste Streams

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Contamination Detective

After 25 Years, Ag Institute’s Alease Hancock Says Goodbye

Quick Planting Guide for a Successful Fall Harvest

NC State CALS Student Explores Sustainable Agriculture in Spain

2022 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

Podcast

CALS News Ticker

$2.25M Grant Awarded to Develop Sustainable Energy Products from Waste Streams

Gut Microbiomes Help Bears With Very Different Diets Reach the Same Size

You Decide: Is the Social Safety Net a Spring Board or a Cushion?

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Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

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