Dee Shore

Aug 8, 2013

Unique Reflections

Dick Thompson ’39 was a sophomore at N.C. State when he first saw Yates Mill. His visit there brought back memories of grist mills he'd seen as a child. And it inspired his commitment to the mill and surrounding land, now a historic site and Wake County park. 

Aug 8, 2013

A passion for his work takes Cal Lewis to the state growers’ Hall of Fame

With his innovative and progressive style, alumnus Cal Lewis has been named to the N.C. Vegetable Growers Association's Hall of Fame. 

Aug 8, 2013

CALS students work with AgrAbility to help create ‘hallelujah moments’

Pam Martin’s organic vegetable farm is her livelihood. But a respiratory disease and diabetes make it difficult for the Macon County farmer to work for longer than 15 minutes at a time. One of her biggest struggles? Dragging a hose 50 to 100 yards from her house to water the garden and nourish her chickens and horses. Enter the North Carolina AgrAbility Partnership. 

Aug 8, 2013

Farm Animal Days draws nearly 10,000

Neither rainy weather nor muddy fields could keep the crowds away from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ annual Farm Animal Days event, designed to give children an up-close-and-personal experience with animal agriculture. 

Aug 8, 2013

Brubaker honored for career and service to the state, university and FFA

The career impacts and legacy of former North Carolina Speaker of the House Harold Brubaker were celebrated March 27 at a special event co-hosted by the N.C. Agricultural Foundation Inc. and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at N.C. State University. 

Aug 8, 2013

Embracing change and new opportunities

As I reflect on the past 12 months, I am reminded of the significant challenges we faced and the tremendous support we received from our stakeholders, as we launched a new era for the College. 

Aug 8, 2013

Mark your calendars for the next CALS Career Expo on Feb. 11, 2014

The Expo showcases full-time jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities, but it is also a chance to educate students about organizations and opportunities that may be available in the future. 

Aug 8, 2013

Relevant Research

CALS graduate students address important issues and blaze paths to future careers with their GSRS research projects. 

Aug 8, 2013

CALS alumnus directs the Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agriscience

With six teachers and 58 students (at press time), the Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agriscience may be small, but it’s mighty. Principal Hal Davis, a CALS alumnus, says this school is like no other. 

Aug 8, 2013

College Profile: Danesha Seth Carley

With an ecologist’s heart and mind, Danesha Seth Carley helps lead the College’s sustainability programs.