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Women’s Cattle Handling Founder Goes National

Author: Chelsea Kellner

Johnny Barnes and Bryan Salmons in a facility where sweet potatoes are packaged for sale.

May 12, 2017

Executive Decisions

With a recent gift to CALS, alumnus Johnny Barnes is making sure others with similarly complex agribusinesses can access first-rate continuing education. 

May 12, 2017

#AgPackStrong: Sepideh Saidi

Founder of top civil engineering firm SEPI, CALS grad Sepideh Saidi has been named one of the top 20 CEOs in the Triangle – and a 2016 Outstanding Alumnus of… 
Bob Patterson with students outside in an agricultural field.

May 3, 2017

Extraordinary Faculty

CALS faculty honored by students through the NC State Thank a Teacher program skyrocket past expectations. Here, their students tell us how. 
NC State CALS student researcher Jordan Wood

Apr 26, 2017

What Should Elephants Eat?

Every six weeks, animal science graduate student Jordan Wood’s research requires a trip to the zoo. The project: understand how native tree species could be used to supplement the diet of the North Carolina Zoo’s African elephants. 
APVMA conference at CALS NCSU

Apr 24, 2017

Animal Science Partnership Nabs National Symposium

About 600 pre-veterinary students from across the United States attended the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Symposium at NC State. 
Lee County Women in Ag Extension JJ Faulk CALS

Apr 19, 2017

Lee County Extension Spotlights Women in Agriculture

Seeing an unacknowledged growth of women in the agriculture industry, Extension agents in Lee County had an idea: tell the world. 
2017 CALS Team Wins NAIDC

Apr 14, 2017

National Dairy Challenge Prize for CALS Team

Four CALS students took home scholarships and national honors this month as one of four winning teams at the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) in Visalia, California. 
CALS student Dedreanna Scott is dancing with the NCSU Dance Company this Thursday

Apr 4, 2017

CALS Student Scientists Dance – With Research

CALS students push themselves beyond traditional science classes, and in turn, find fresh perspective and a much-needed outlet for stress relief and creative thinking. 
Dr. Rob Dunn just published a new book about the risks of lack of biodiversity in food.

Mar 17, 2017

Yes, We Might Have No Bananas

Rob Dunn's newest book, "Never Out of Season," examines the risks of a lack of biodiversity in our food supply. Dunn is a professor in the Department of Applied Ecology. 
CALS Animal Science's April Shaeffer featured on FarmHer television show.

Mar 15, 2017

Women’s Cattle Handling Founder Goes National

A national television debut, an NC State award and the funding to expand her work across the southeast – NC State Extension Research Specialist April Shaeffer is having a pretty good year.