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August 2010

Aug 18, 2010

Expiring tax cuts

Some federal tax rates are scheduled to increase next year unless Congress takes action. Dr. Mike Walden, North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist, explains how people will be affected. 

Aug 17, 2010

Guilford hosts Great Tomato Tasting

In July, about 150 people turned out in Guilford County to pick their favorite tomato from roughly 40 varieties planted in the spring by Master Gardeners and cared for by N.C. A&T State University researchers Dr. Keith Baldwin and Ricky Holness. 

Aug 17, 2010

Well-Being Experts

In addition to our work related to health, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences also has varied research and extension programs designed to improve people’s well-being in North Carolina… 

Aug 17, 2010

Preparation of Health Leaders Experts

When it comes to the future of health care in North Carolina, nothing matters more than preparing the people who will lead the way. CALS’ efforts touch people even before… 

Aug 17, 2010

Plants for Health Experts

Plants can serve as a source not only of nutrients but also of compounds that protect and enhance human health. These so-called secondary compounds — phytochemicals that aren’t directly involved… 

Aug 17, 2010

Hunger, Obesity and Nutrition Education Experts

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is the go-to source for educational programs helping people make good choices about nutrition and physical activity. Our extension educators reach all ages, from preschoolers to… 

Aug 17, 2010

Food Safety Experts

An estimated 76 million cases of foodborne disease occur each year in the United States, and while most are mild, 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths occur. At N.C. State, our… 

Aug 17, 2010

Food and Nutrition Research Experts

CALS is North Carolina’s leading provider of knowledge, education and technology related to food and nutrition. Our scientists breed crops for greater nutrition and create healthier food products such as… 

Aug 17, 2010

“A friend to all”: Fred Webb honored with creation of Webb/Caldwell Scholarship endowment

In honor of J. Fred Webb Jr.'s life and achievements, the James Fred Webb Jr./John T. Caldwell Alumni Scholarship Endowment was established by his family on July 14. The endowment will provide scholarships for the Alumni Caldwell Fellows Program at N.C. State according to the Webb family’s stipulation that scholarship recipients be currently enrolled as undergraduate students in N.C. State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in a traditional agriculture department. 

Aug 17, 2010

Klaenhammer wins Metchnikoff Prize

Dr. Todd Klaenhammer, Distinguished University Professor and William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences, was one of three winners of the IDF Elie Metchnikoff Prize 2010.