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Ken Anderson: The Good Egg

Author: Dee Shore

Aerial view of corn maze that says "Gross Farms" and "Visit NC Farms"

Oct 5, 2020

Agritourism: Heading Out to the Farm

Fall usually brings corn mazes, hayrides and more ways to experience N.C. farms, but this year may be different. 
Man and boy pose with a giant jack-o'-lantern.

Oct 5, 2020

Growing Giants

Listen in as three North Carolinians describe the art, the science and the fun of growing giants. 
Rich Bonanno

Sep 22, 2020

One-on-One With Rich Bonanno

Rich Bonanno discusses the challenges North Carolina agriculture faces today and how NC State Extension, the organization he leads, works to keep the industry at the forefront of the state’s economy. 
Tractor on a farm

Sep 13, 2020

Risk and Resilience

North Carolina farmers are persevering in the struggle to stay profitable. Here’s what NC State is doing to help turn the tide. 
Two children building a stick structure in the woods

Sep 4, 2020

Outdoor Play: At Your Doorstep

The answers to some of the most vexing social, educational and health challenges that today’s children face lie right at our doorsteps. That’s the message NC State University extension specialists share… 
Photograph of Kimberly Allen

Aug 27, 2020

Allen Named CALS’ Associate Director of Academic Programs

The youth, family and community sciences professor will coordinate student success programs, lead graduate programs and manage distance education, summer school and non-credit course programs. 
Man behind a row of turmeric plants on a community farm

Aug 25, 2020

Community Gardens: To Plant Is To Believe

Community gardens can give people who don’t have land the chance to grow healthy food while connecting with others. At a garden on a former North Carolina plantation, refugees from Myanmar are reconnecting with their agrarian roots. 
Grain silos rise up behind soybean fields on a farm in Pasquotank County.

Aug 24, 2020

For the Next Agricultural Revolution, Look to the Microbiome

A national task force led by scientists with NC State ties says the plant microbiome could be key to unlocking the agricultural revolution needed to feed a fast-growing world population. 
silos in the background of a farm

Aug 24, 2020

For the Next Agricultural Revolution, Look to the Microbiome

A national task force led by scientists with NC State ties says the plant microbiome could be key to unlocking the agricultural revolution needed to feed a fast-growing world population. 
Man seated next to a taxidermy rooster.

Aug 10, 2020

Ken Anderson: The Good Egg

Ken Anderson’s work as a poultry scientist hasn’t been glamorous, but he's had an incredible impact on an industry important in North Carolina and beyond.