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Making Memories: CALS Returns to the State Fair 

Whether it’s milking a cow, exploring 4-H crafts or enjoying a scoop of Howling Cow ice cream, there’s no shortage of ways to make memories with CALS at the North Carolina State Fair. 
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It Takes a Village: Uncovering Microbial Communities that Degrade Bioplastics

Edeline Anthoniraj, a doctoral student in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, is digging into what happens to fragments of biodegradable plastic left in the soil and the role microbes play in helping break them down. 
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Jam-Packed With Good Taste

Behind the ribbon-winning jams and prize pickles at the North Carolina State Fair is a team of dedicated food safety experts from NC State tasked with leading the annual preserved foods competition and ensuring every jar gets a fair shake. 
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Converting Waste to Black Gold

CALS student Joy Camenisch, a double major in animal science and agroecology, spent the summer in Spain, where she researched how composted manure can replace synthetic fertilizer. 
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Youth Programs Ignite Student’s Passion for Plant Biology and Global Food Security

Summer outreach programs and a youth institute inspired a high schooler to explore plant biology and take part in an international agricultural research internship, before enrolling at NC State, where he’s helping address agricultural challenges and world hunger. 
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Building a Better NEST Program for the Nation’s Egg Industry

A $3.5 million USDA Research Facilities Act award will help NC State establish a first-of-its-kind, fully integrated poultry layer and egg processing facility for research, training and innovation. 

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Dana Hanson, an Extension specialist in meat science, shares the traditions and local flavors that make North Carolina barbecue exceptional.

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