2012

Jul 20, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Are jobs coming, and where?

What will the future hold as far as jobs are concerned? Mike Walden discusses two reports that look at the future of American job creation. 

Jul 20, 2012

Age and unemployment

The slow job market and high unemployment are still putting a damper on the economy. But when we look at job prospects by age, do some age groups have it better than others? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 19, 2012

It could be worse

The slow progress in the economy continues to be a major issue for most people. But sometimes it’s good to put issues in perspective. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers how the U.S. economy has performed relative to other countries. 

Jul 18, 2012

Some good economic news for North Carolina

There are many measures of the economy, but one economists are fond of is gross domestic product. What do the recently released the numbers for gross domestic product for 2011 for all states. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden highlights what these statistics show for North Carolina. 

Jul 17, 2012

Micro-financing

One role of the financial system is to match up lenders with borrowers. However, sometimes it’s difficult for small unknown business persons to acquire funds in this kind of system. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers whether there is an alternative for small beginning borrowers. 

Jul 17, 2012

Dr. Richard Linton named College of Agriculture and Life Sciences dean

Dr. Richard Linton, a nationally recognized food-safety authority who serves as professor and chair of the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University, has been named dean of North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective Sept. 15. 

Jul 16, 2012

Extension Master Gardeners turn barren lot into peaceful park

What was a narrow, barren lot beside the Clay County administrative office building in downtown Hayesville is now a peaceful park, thanks to recent efforts of Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Their donated work saved the county more than $10,000. 

Jul 16, 2012

Service activities highlight State 4-H Congress, July 16-19

During State 4-H Congress, held this week at North Carolina State University and around Raleigh, 4-H’ers will show compassion for their fellow North Carolinians by packing meals for the elderly, sewing teddy bears for chronically ill children and performing odd jobs at UNC-TV. 

Jul 16, 2012

What would Hamilton do?

There’s still a lot of attention focused on the problems in Europe with Greece, Spain, Italy and the euro. Some say the problems there are reminiscent of similar issues in the early years of our country, which were solved by our first Treasury secretary, Alexander Hamilton. What did Hamilton do? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 13, 2012

On the front lines of an invasion

A new invasive pest from Asia likes fruits and berries as much as you do. A Cooperative Extension entomologist at is working to stop the hungry fruit fly, or at least slow it down. Read more in N.C. State's Bulletin.