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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.

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

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CALS Alumnus Strives for Quality Higher Education in Honduras

Biological and Agricultural Engineering alumnus Marlon Brevé-Reyes works to improve the quality of higher education and increase student access in his home country of Honduras.

Latinx Heritage Month: What Is It and How Can You Get Involved?

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the NC State community honors the cultures and experiences of our Latinx Wolfpack.

The Venus Flytrap: A North Carolina Native

Discover how—and why—the Venus flytrap snares its prey, efforts to ensure the health of this vulnerable species, and why it’s never OK to dig one up in the wild.

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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Quick Planting Guide for a Successful Fall Harvest

NC State CALS Student Explores Sustainable Agriculture in Spain

2022 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

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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

CALS Alumnus Strives for Quality Higher Education in Honduras

Latinx Heritage Month: What Is It and How Can You Get Involved?

The Venus Flytrap: A North Carolina Native

Homegrown

Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

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Lunch and Lit in the Garden: Wishtree (Grades 5-8)

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