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Get Ready for Ag Awareness Week

Author: Amanda Kerr

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Jun 13, 2024

Pinpointing a Parasite

Bianca Jimenez, a graduate student in applied ecology, will use a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to study how a parasite spreads in bee species. 
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Jun 7, 2024

International Champions

For the first time ever, Biological and Agricultural Engineering's Pack Pullers took the top spot at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Quarter Scale Tractor Competition. 
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Jun 5, 2024

New Aquatic Conservation Laboratory Opens at Yates Mill

The environment just got a little more hospitable for some threatened and endangered aquatic species in North Carolina thanks to the grand opening of the Yates Mill Aquatic Conservation Laboratory. 
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Jun 3, 2024

NC State’s Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center Turns 60

Six decades ago, philanthropist Betsy Penn envisioned a place where young people from Rockingham County and throughout North Carolina could come to enjoy the outdoors and learn about nature. 
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May 28, 2024

Get Grilling With These Barbecue Essentials

Extension Meat Specialist Dana Hanson serves up ways to elevate your barbecue game with Howling Hog barbecue sauce and the new Pack Magic rub, as he prepares for NC State BBQ Camp. 
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Apr 30, 2024

A Passion for Poultry Science

A deep appreciation for poultry and poultry medicine has given senior Chloe O'Brien a foothold into a bright future. 
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Apr 24, 2024

In Full Bloom

A new partnership between the Horticulture Club and NC State’s grounds horticulture crew aims to expand the reach and richness of Kilgore Garden. 
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Apr 22, 2024

Celebrating Connection: Applied Ecology Turns 10

Faculty, staff and students from the Department of Applied Ecology recently celebrated 10 years as a department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
Red fireworks light up the sky above the Belltower as an explosive end to Packapalooza 2022.

Mar 22, 2024

CALS Celebrates a Successful Day of Giving

The CALS community answered the call to make a difference during this year’s Day of Giving, raising $6.7 million to support the success of our students, faculty and the future of agriculture. 
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Mar 13, 2024

Get Ready for Ag Awareness Week

Wolf Plaza will transform into a bustling farm for Ag Awareness Week March 18-22.