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Aug 28, 2025

Driving Community Resilience Through Fresh Food

A new partnership between NC State Extension and nonprofit Ripe for Revival aims to grow a mobile produce market program to bring fresh, locally sourced food directly to rural communities. 
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Aug 27, 2025

From Kilns to Kitchens: Unlocking Biochar’s Potential in Italy

Praveen Kolar, a professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, recently explored different methods for crafting biochar as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Bologna in Italy. 
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Aug 26, 2025

Focused on the Future

Rodolphe Barrangou, 2025 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, mentors the next generation of scientists at NC State, where the CRISPR pioneer and biotech entrepreneur found a home. 
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Aug 25, 2025

Watermelon Queen Promotes More Than Sweetness 

As NC Watermelon Queen, agricultural science major Elle Steinlage is learning the importance of building awareness and support for the farms and companies that feed our communities. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 22, 2025

You Decide: Good or Bad Direction on Inflation?

NC State University economist Mike Walden weighs the ups and downs of inflation and how that's impacting prices today. 
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Aug 20, 2025

Check Out the Latest Issue of CALS Magazine

Take a peek inside the new issue of CALS Magazine to see faculty, students, alumni and Extension experts at work, making a difference from the mountains to the sea and across classrooms and field labs. 
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Aug 20, 2025

CALS Dean Welcomes NC State’s Class of 2029

As keynote speaker for New Student Convocation, CALS Dean Garey Fox urged NC State's incoming students to seek out mentors and embrace the journey that lies ahead. 
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Aug 19, 2025

How Chefs and Scientists Are Using Kombucha and Kimchi to Study Microbiology

A new study demonstrates how fermented foods can be used in projects that engage the public and advance our understanding of microbial ecology. 
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Aug 19, 2025

From Pine Cones to Kilns: A Plant Biologist’s Passion for Pottery

A doctoral student in plant biology, Erin Emott has successfully blended her love of art and the natural world, earning two Visual Artist Awards through Arts NC State. 
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Aug 18, 2025

AgCarolina Intern’s Summer Project Promotes Financial Literacy 

Anna Coleman, an agricultural business management major at NC State, recently completed a summer internship at AgCarolina Farm Credit, gaining loan processing experience and project management and marketing skills.