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Aug 8, 2011

Tailgate 2011

Aug 8, 2011

Real Results for Real People

Extension and research: You could call them North Carolina’s AgAdvantage. Because that’s what North Carolina’s producers are saying. 

Aug 7, 2011

Unleashing the Power of Extension

To the role of state Extension director, Joe Zublena brings more than 30 years of experience, a commitment to strategy and a passion for bringing about positive changes for farmers, families and young people. 

Aug 5, 2011

From the Dean: Dedication

This past spring the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences experienced the untimely loss of two former associate deans. 

Aug 5, 2011

May Day arboretum gala celebrates spring in Raleigh

The annual Gala in the Garden fund-raiser at JC Raulston Arboretum is traditionally a beautiful herald of the spring season in Raleigh, whether the weather is fine, rainy, sweltering or windy. For this year’s May 1 festivities, it was more than fine. 

Aug 5, 2011

Resource Development Awards presented, new endowments celebrated at 2011 joint foundations spring event

The awards, sponsored each year by the N.C. Agricultural Foundation Inc., recognized CALS faculty and student organizations for efforts in raising funds to benefit College programs, as well as volunteer, corporate/foundation and commodity organization support activities. 

Aug 5, 2011

Carlson Endowment created to fund annual award for outstanding ARE dissertation

Dr. Gerald Carlson and his wife, Barbara, have created an endowment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where Carlson spent 35 years as a faculty member. 

Aug 5, 2011

Stone balances family life, farm work and community involvement

Bo Stone says he’s glad that his alma mater pursues science-based answers aimed at making farming both economically and environmentally sustainable. In his activities, he strives to ensure that such research – and not emotion – inform the development of public policies affecting agriculture. 

Aug 5, 2011

Alumnus Raymond Schnell maps cacao genome, leads international research

Plant geneticist Raymond Schnell is helping lead an international effort to make better cacao, which in turn not only bolsters an industry but also helps improve the livelihood of millions of small farmers. 

Aug 5, 2011

Off to great places: World travels lead Caitlin Lowe in new directions

The new CALS alumna is off to graduate school with the determination to make a difference when it comes to agricultural policy and international development.