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2014

Aug 28, 2014

CEFS celebrates two decades of transforming North Carolina’s food system

In April, CEFS kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration, which continues this fall with a SOILbration and reunion for past faculty, interns and apprentices. 

Aug 28, 2014

Nurturing a new venture: CALS animal scientist assists in sustainable swine operation start-up

The College's Silvana Pietrosemoli works with Alleghany County farmers to set up a pastured pork operation. 

Aug 28, 2014

With rye harvest, N.C. State students will participate in commemoration of Berlin Wall end

Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, along with some Park Scholars, planted and harvested rye seed that will be part of an international celebration marking 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. 

Aug 28, 2014

Expanded study-abroad opportunities: CALS partners with U.K.’s Harper Adams University

A new agreement between N.C. State and England's Harper Adams University brings excitement for the possibilities this partnership may create for faculty and students from both institutions. 

Aug 28, 2014

Nash named first N.C. State student to win Beacon of Enlightenment scholarship

As N.C. State's first Beacon of Enlightenment scholar, Colt Nash will work toward his Ph.D. in immunology/infectious disease. 

Aug 28, 2014

Jim Hunt reflects on Extension’s century of service: ‘Thank goodness for Cooperative Extension’

Having lived three-quarters of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s history, former four-term N.C. Gov. James B. Hunt has plenty to say about the agency’s value and positive influence on communities and people across the state. 

Aug 28, 2014

Evans, BAE head and CALS alumnus, named to international hall of fame

Dr. Robert O. Evans was honored at the International Drainage Hall of Fame award dinner and ceremony, held at The Ohio State University. 

Aug 28, 2014

Gifts from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Universal Leaf Tobacco Co. and Alliance One bring Collins endowment closer to $10 million goal

Sizeable donations from tobacco companies R.J. Reynolds, Universal Leaf and Alliance One have brought a recently established tobacco program endowment in N.C. State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences closer to its funding goal. 

Aug 26, 2014

Proud Heritage

N.C. Cooperative Extension celebrates its centennial birthday. 

Aug 26, 2014

Floating Classroom

It’s time for a cool change as a CAAE outreach program takes youngsters out on the water for lessons in aquatic ecology.