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Study: Restaurants Not Good at Explaining Risks of Undercooked Meat to Customers

2016

Robert Elliot working on a construction project with three others.

Dec 6, 2016

AGI Veterans Initiative Seeks Support, Mentors

North Carolina State University’s Agricultural Institute has stepped up to meet some of the unique challenges veterans face when leaving military service – but some key needs must be met in order for the program to prosper. 
Laura Johnson is one of the 2016 Bone Scholars, studying animal science.

Dec 6, 2016

Student Spotlight: Bone Scholar Laura Johnson Aims High

Agricultural Institute student Laura Johnson has always wanted to own her own farm. First step: education. 
CALS grad Shonette Lewis

Dec 6, 2016

AgPack Strong: Passionate about Helping People

Shonette Lewis earned her master’s degree in family life and youth development and embarked on a career dedicated to helping children and families. 
Photo of Tuffy figurine on a table at CALS Tailgate

Dec 5, 2016

Football With a Side of Agriculture

Nearly 1,000 CALS alumni and friends enjoyed the 25th annual Tailgate -- the largest celebration of its kind at NC State. 
CALS student Brooklynn Newberry, a plant pathology major, in lab.

Dec 5, 2016

The Issue: Access

“It doesn’t matter where you start. It matters where you finish.” Check out the new CALS Magazine to learn about how we're tackling the issue of student access. 
Frank and Judi Grainger sign endowment

Dec 5, 2016

Students in Large-Scale Organic Agriculture to Benefit from Gift

A new endowment, funded by Frank and Judi Grainger, will support undergraduate students pursuing hands-on research and travel experiences related to organic crop production. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Dec 5, 2016

Economic Perspective: Who’s Cutting The Cord?

The avenues of broadcast media are constantly changing. There's been a major shift in how people consume content. NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at certain demographics and how they play into this shift. 
CALS Crop and Soil Sciences department head Jeff Mullahay in his office.

Dec 5, 2016

“It’s Not Where You Start – It’s Where You Finish”

Jeff Mullahey's first CALS application? Rejected. Today, two NC State diplomas hang above Mullahey’s desk as he leads the largest department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
CALS researchers harvest Striped Bass fry (eggs) at NC State's Pamlico Aquaculture Field Lab in Aurora, N.C.

Dec 4, 2016

Extension Connections, Big Results

There’s a direct connection between Assistant Professor Benjamin Reading’s bass research and the tremendous early success of an Aurora fish hatchery – thanks to Aquaculture Extension Agent Mike Frinsko. 
image of a hamburger on a plate

Dec 1, 2016

Study: Restaurants Not Good at Explaining Risks of Undercooked Meat to Customers

A recent study by a team that includes several CALS scientists finds restaurants don’t do an effective job of letting customers know the risks associated with eating undercooked meat.