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FoodCon: Celebrating the Food and Agribusiness Community

February 2020

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Feb 7, 2020

Economic Perspective: How to Think About Starting a Business?

What should people be looking for when thinking of starting a new business? 
Students in the distance on a farm

Feb 7, 2020

Agroecology Students Build Sustainable Food Forest

The Agroecology Education Farm at NC State has an exciting new project taking root, which will offer long-term opportunities for students and the NC State community to learn about the sustainable cultivation of fruit trees. 
People in a community garden

Feb 6, 2020

Community Gardens Connect, Teach and Feed Us

Each year, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) volunteers share research-based information and promote sustainable gardening practices through community projects across North Carolina. 
Man in a field with sheep

Feb 6, 2020

A Sheep-ish Exit: Dan Campeau Retires

In December, NC State Extension and PDPS said goodbye to Dan Campeau, as he retired after 32 years with Extension. Learn how he's staying busy. 
Person leaning over counter looking at tablet with lots of vegetables around.

Feb 4, 2020

Homegrown Monthly Digest | Feb 2020

Whether it’s exploring miles of fertile farmland and fresh produce at the farmers market, or discovering flowers blooming in the backyard and nutritious foods cooking in the kitchen, Homegrown has you covered. Read the February rundown. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Feb 3, 2020

Economic Perspective: States People Liked to Move to in 2019

With some of the data from 2019 coming in, how popular were certain states in regards to how many people moved into and out of them. 
Bee

Feb 3, 2020

Prescribed Burns Benefit Bees

Freshly burned longleaf pine forests have more than doubled the total number of bees and bee species than areas that have not burned in over 50 years, according to new research from North Carolina State University. 
Young man standing outside

Feb 3, 2020

My Degree ‘Opened Doors for Me’

Student Caleb Beavers shares advice to prospective students and how earning his Agricultural Business Management degree has opened doors for him. 
Woman presenting on stage

Feb 3, 2020

FoodCon: Celebrating the Food and Agribusiness Community

FoodCon brings together students, community members and business professionals who share a common interest in the sustainable food industry.