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students participate in Clifton Strengths

Published on October 1, 2021

Students Find Their Strengths With Noodles and Marshmallows

A fun and competitive activity – creating the tallest noodle tower in class – was also an exercise in self-awareness and professional development for students in ARE 290.

Published on September 29, 2021

2021 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

CALS celebrates its alumni award winners for 2021. Find out how they’re making an impact.

Published on September 29, 2021

CALS Alumna Named New Assistant Director of Ag Institute

In her role as the assistant director for the Ag Institute, NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumna Alyssa Degreenia will focus on growing the internship program for AGI and CALS students.

Published on September 8, 2021

Globally Recognized Agricultural Leader to Become First N.C. PSI Director

Adrian Percy says he was drawn to N.C. PSI for its strong potential to positively impact agriculture and society.

Published on September 22, 2021

Helping NC Communities Build Better Resiliency Against Extreme Weather

NC State leads a multi-institutional effort to develop climate resilience solutions in frontline communities in the Carolinas.

Podcast

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

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Connecting Agriculture and Human Health to Fight Food Insecurity

Food insecurity — the inability to attain affordable, nutritious food — and food waste are global issues. At NC State University, research in agriculture and human health collide to discover solutions to these challenges in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences.

The Anatomy of a Giant Pumpkin

Brandon Huber, NC State Alumnus, and Ricardo Hernandez, associate professor, share some of the science behind growing giant pumpkins that are displayed each year at the North Carolina State Fair.

A Passion for Plants and a Desire to Help Farmers

An early passion for plants set the stage for Andrew Scruggs’ career. The CALS alumnus and Bayer Crop Science employee works to test crop varieties and bring the best to farmers across the Carolinas and Tennessee.

How to Make Your Own Dry Rub

Dry rubs can be as complicated or as simple as you want them. We’re of the mindset that simpler is better.

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Students Find Their Strengths With Noodles and Marshmallows

2021 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

CALS Alumna Named New Assistant Director of Ag Institute

Globally Recognized Agricultural Leader to Become First N.C. PSI Director

Helping NC Communities Build Better Resiliency Against Extreme Weather

Podcast

CALS News Ticker

Connecting Agriculture and Human Health to Fight Food Insecurity

The Anatomy of a Giant Pumpkin

A Passion for Plants and a Desire to Help Farmers

Homegrown

How to Make Your Own Dry Rub

Upcoming Events

International Plant Breeding Seminar Series

Agri-Life Council

Demystifying the Sixth United Nations Climate Change Assessment Report

Students Find Their Strengths With Noodles and Marshmallows

2021 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

CALS Alumna Named New Assistant Director of Ag Institute

Globally Recognized Agricultural Leader to Become First N.C. PSI Director

Helping NC Communities Build Better Resiliency Against Extreme Weather

Podcast

CALS News Ticker

Connecting Agriculture and Human Health to Fight Food Insecurity

The Anatomy of a Giant Pumpkin

A Passion for Plants and a Desire to Help Farmers

Homegrown

How to Make Your Own Dry Rub

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International Plant Breeding Seminar Series

Agri-Life Council

Demystifying the Sixth United Nations Climate Change Assessment Report