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Economic Perspective: Too Much of a Good Thing?

2018

Sheep graze between rows of solar panels.

Sep 12, 2018

Got Sheep? Want A Solar Farm?

Many solar energy companies have started leasing land from farmers to build solar farms – and hiring sheep to control ground cover. The trend has been a revitalizing force in the North Carolina sheep industry. 
People smiling for a photo with awards in their hands

Sep 12, 2018

CALS Celebrates Outstanding Alumni

Alan Ayers and Tony Avent were honored as the 2018 CALS Distinguished Alumni, along with 13 Outstanding Alumni and 12 Outstanding Young Alumni. 
Late afternoon sun paints the downtown Raleigh skyline.

Sep 12, 2018

You Decide: What’s the New Outlook for Jobs?

The fear of automation replacing labor stretches through almost all job markets. With our tech advancing forward, how has that impacted the market? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Sep 12, 2018

Economic Perspective: Health of the Global Economy

We've focused a lot on the U.S. economy, but how has the global economy been doing the past few years? 
PSSI Coleman Berry

Sep 10, 2018

Student Spotlight: Poultry Science’s Youngest Senior

With ten scholarships and 92 credit hours at age 18, Coleman Berry is the Prestage Department of Poultry Science's youngest rising senior. 
red hot dogs

Sep 7, 2018

Beyond Bacon & BBQ: 11 Foods Associated With North Carolina

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates North Carolina livestock, poultry and food products at $8 billion each year. These meat products not only have a positive impact on the state economy, but they taste great – and provide an affordable, safe and wholesome source of nutrition for a growing population. 
room full of people listening to a speaker give a presentation

Sep 6, 2018

‘Changing the Landscape of Graduate Education’

NC State's AgBioFEWS program will blend natural and social sciences to train next-generation problem-solvers in agricultural biotechnology. 
4-H Equine Championships

Sep 5, 2018

4-H’ers Ride To Championship Victory – Together

Vying against top 4-H equine competitors from 13 states, Team North Carolina earned top honors in both riding and educational contests. 
NC State belltower on a sunny day

Sep 5, 2018

Planting a Seed for Future Generations

In the more than 40 years that Scott and Rebecca Rothney have lived in Raleigh, the couple has seen firsthand how NC State benefits the surrounding area. It was this dedication to community that inspired them to make a planned gift to the university that will support the JC Raulston Arboretum. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Sep 5, 2018

Economic Perspective: Too Much of a Good Thing?

The low unemployment rate has been well documented, but what other implications does that number have on other aspects of the economy?