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2018

Sharp Farms' Sweet Potato Pork Sausage CALS

Sep 13, 2018

The Business Of Sausage

Two North Carolina farmers wanted to merge two of their biggest commodities into a unique new product – and a food science class transformed into a team of entrepreneurs. 

CALS grad Katelyn Thomas Bayer CropScience

Sep 13, 2018

“What Can I Do To Be Marketable?”: Bayer CropScience’s Katelyn Thomas

One year after she graduated from CALS, Katelyn Thomas has already earned her first promotion at Bayer CropScience – and she has some advice for undergraduates. 

4H Victoria Robie

Sep 13, 2018

4-H Helps Teen Grow A Business – And A Career

At 19, Victoria Robie is now jthe sole proprietor of Outer Banks Kettle Corn – thanks in part to skills she learned in 4H. 

CALS student researcher Maura Cuebas

Sep 13, 2018

Student Researcher Seeks Cleaner Biofuels

A CALS lab has found a few bacteria that may hold potential for turning plant matter into fuel – and doctoral student Mara Cuebas-Irizarry is taking the research further. 

Two people standing on the steps of Patterson Hall, shaking hands and passing a check.

Sep 13, 2018

RTP Called, CALS Answered

Two years ago, word reached CALS that companies in Research Triangle Park needed more employees trained in government agriculture and science regulation. Now, CALS is moving closer to its next goal: a Center of Excellence for Regulatory Science in Agriculture, part of the college’s Plant Sciences Initiative. 

Mark Sorrells (left) of Golden LEAF presents a check to Robert Elliott and Beth Wilson for the Soldier to Agriculture program.

Sep 13, 2018

Connecting Veterans To Ag

After 15 years in the U.S. Army — including five deployments — combat veteran Joshua Bell decided to pursue a career in farming. His inspiration? The Soldier to Agriculture Program, offered through the college’s Agricultural Institute. 

CALS Horticultural Sciences Professor Lee Ivy

Sep 13, 2018

Ivy’s League: Teaching Love Of The Natural World – Online

Award-winning horticulture educator Lee Ivy dreams up creative ways for tech tools to maximize learning – but his most important teaching trick is decidedly low-tech. 

Human Systems faculty

Sep 13, 2018

Looking For A Job? These Top CALS Employers Explain How To Get Hired.

From John Deere to SAS, Prestage to IQVIA, we asked: What are you looking for in your future employees? 

CALS grad Michael Lloyd Num Num Sauce

Sep 13, 2018

“I Like To Find My Own Way”: Num Num Sauce Entrepreneur Michael Lloyd

While working on his Food Science Ph.D., Michael Lloyd asked himself, "What can I do to find fulfillment?" You might have seen his answer at Whole Foods and Fresh Market: Num Num Sauce. 

Sep 13, 2018

Who We’re Hiring At…SAS

Kayla Woitkowski Senior Manager, University Outreach and Recruitment Through innovative analytics, BI and data management software and services, SAS helps users turn data into better decisions. What qualities are you looking for…