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Fresh NC strawberries for sale at the State Farmers' Market.

Published on May 13, 2022

Growing a Better Strawberry

NC State Extension specialists are on a quest to grow a better strawberry for farmers and consumers.

Selma Jana Hunter wearing her NC State graduation regalia

Published on May 11, 2022

Jana Hunter: Meet One of Raleigh’s Rising Middle School Agriculture Teachers

Starting in July, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate Jana Hunter will teach two agriculture courses and start the FFA program at the school.

two elephants silhouetted against the sunrise

Published on May 10, 2022

Researchers Conduct First Assessment of Metabolites in African Savanna Elephants

The work advances our understanding of the relationship between metabolism and health in these endangered animals.

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Published on May 6, 2022

You Decide: Do We Live in the Most Uncertain of Times?

The year 2022 has already contained numerous events that directly impacted our society. What are they and what impacts are they having?

Published on May 5, 2022

A New Generation Agricultural Engineer

Meet Emory New, a graduating senior from the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering and the NC Watermelon Queen.

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

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Keep Those Bee Hotels Buzzing

To celebrate World Bee Day, Farms, Food and You sat down with NC State’s Elsa Youngsteadt to learn how we can help foster bee populations with gardens and bee hotels.

In Response to the Shootings in Buffalo

This week’s tragedy in Buffalo, New York serves as a disturbing reminder of the continued need to confront hate and injustice. CALS remains committed to condemning and combating inequality, hate and racism in all forms.

‘Whatever You Need, I’m There’ — Meet #NCState22 Best Friends Emily and Alyssa

Brought together by the saxophone section, best friends reminisce on their time in Carter-Finley Stadium.

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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Researchers Conduct First Assessment of Metabolites in African Savanna Elephants

You Decide: Do We Live in the Most Uncertain of Times?

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In Response to the Shootings in Buffalo

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Growing a Better Strawberry

Jana Hunter: Meet One of Raleigh’s Rising Middle School Agriculture Teachers

Researchers Conduct First Assessment of Metabolites in African Savanna Elephants

You Decide: Do We Live in the Most Uncertain of Times?

A New Generation Agricultural Engineer

Podcast

CALS News Ticker

Keep Those Bee Hotels Buzzing

In Response to the Shootings in Buffalo

‘Whatever You Need, I’m There’ — Meet #NCState22 Best Friends Emily and Alyssa

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Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

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