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You Decide: How Will You Vote on New Tax Proposals?

State legislators have approved adding constitutional amendments on taxes to North Carolina ballots. NC State economist Mike Walden provides context on the potential pros and cons of these measures. 
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Manure Marketplace in the Making: NC State’s Food Animal Initiative Developing New Tool

A new manure marketplace project at NC State University seeks to make the most of this organic fertilizer by creating a tool to connect livestock and poultry producers with row crop farmers. 
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Feeding the Artemis II Crew: A Q&A with NC State Alumna Grace Douglas of NASA

Grace Douglas, the lead scientist for NASA’s Advanced Food Technology research, explores how to provide palatable, nutritious meals for astronauts. 
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Breeding Possibilities for Better Crops

Driven by a strong work ethic, Caitlin Kestell, a doctoral student in crop science, pursues genome editing and biotechnology to advance crop improvement and inspire young scientists. 
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Lessons from Collard Greens

Mallory Choudoir, assistant professor of plant and microbial biology, is exploring the ecological relationships between soil microbes and heirloom collard cultivation with support through a seed grant from NC State’s Global One Health Academy. 
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I Am CALS: Tate Mayo

Alumnus Tate Mayo is preserving his family’s farm and textile legacy while leading his hometown of Tarboro, North Carolina, into the future. 

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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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