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Selecting Shade Plants to Help Your Garden Shine

Author: Amanda Kerr

Nov 14, 2024

Extension Plays Vital Role in Hurricane Recovery

In the nearly two months since Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, employees with N.C. Cooperative Extension have worked tirelessly to support the farmers and communities in the region as they rebuild after the storm. 
Adam Fahrenholz, Associate Professor of Feed Manufacturing; Dr. Marissa Cohen, Area Specialized Agent for Animal Food Safety; Dalas Norton, Research Technician & Hauler for LWRFL; Samuel Brown, Feed Mill Education Unit Manager; Corey Wishon, doctoral student; Dr. Andrea Rubio, post-doctoral scholar.

Nov 4, 2024

Feed Mill Donates 11 Tons of Feed to Western North Carolina

CALS' Feed Milling Program jumped into action to produce 11 tons of chicken feed to help small farmers and backyard chicken keepers in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. 
a girl sits in a pen with a turkey

Oct 16, 2024

Teaching With Turkeys

The Youth Market Turkey Show offers youth hands-on experience in livestock agriculture with the goal of seeding the next generation of farmers. 
a group of men hold shovels over dirt for a groundbreaking ceremony

Oct 14, 2024

NC State Breaks Ground on New Apiculture Research Facility

The future for bees is brighter with the recent groundbreaking of NC State University’s new 5,000-square-foot apiculture research facility. 
a woman and man organize supplies including toilet paper, paper towels and dry food.

Oct 9, 2024

Driving Support for Western North Carolina

The superintendents for the Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab and Central Crops Research Station have partnered to collect and deliver supplies to western North Carolina. 
aerial image of fair grounds with rides and food carts

Oct 9, 2024

Discover CALS at the North Carolina State Fair

From serving up Howling Cow ice cream to petting dairy cows, check out where to find CALS students and experts at the North Carolina State Fair. 
a group of people stand near a river

Oct 8, 2024

Extending the Impact of Agriculture in Kenya

In an effort to give back to his home country, CALS Professor Peter Ojiambo is building a partnership with leaders in Kenya in the hopes of growing agricultural opportunities for farmers, especially women and youth. 
Blue Ridge Parkway Autumn Sunset over Appalachian Mountains Layers covered in fall foliage and blue haze

Oct 2, 2024

Supporting CALS and Ag Communities Following Helene

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. 
a plant with green leaves and purple blooms

Sep 26, 2024

Mining the Potential of pokeweed

Colleen Doherty, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, is investigating whether the plant pokeweed could extract rare earth elements to help power batteries and bolster the green economy. 
acuba plant

Sep 25, 2024

Selecting Shade Plants to Help Your Garden Shine

Discover several shade-loving plants that will add beauty and interest to your home landscape.