Author: Kristin Sargent

May 3, 2021

I AM CALS: Dalton Dockery Wins Public Service Award

Meet the winner of NC State’s 2020 Award of Excellence in Public Service, who’s served as Extension director for Columbus County through hurricanes and racial tension. 

Apr 28, 2021

Amanda DeLucia: Aspiring Agriculture Educator

As Amanda DeLucia nears graduation, the CALS student reflects upon many bittersweet in-person moments as she departs NC State and seeks to educate and connect others with plants and animals. 

Apr 26, 2021

Tsharre Sanders: Keeping the Faith

Tsharre Sanders’ passion for making sure Christian LGBTQ youth maintain their faith stems from her own personal story. Upon graduating this spring, the CALS graduate student will attend divinity school in Georgia. 

Apr 20, 2021

Sesame Research is on a Roll in NC

A tasty little seed holds great promise for North Carolina grain growers if it holds up to the hype. 

Apr 14, 2021

Ashley Yow: Perfecting the Pineapple

Ashley Yow, a Horticultural Science fruit plant breeding student, is known affectionately by her lab cohorts as “Ms. Pineapple.” She is respected for her eagerness to learn, organizational skills, and passion for her work. 

Apr 14, 2021

It Takes a Pueblo: Latinx Leader Iliana Santillán

Personal experience, a master’s degree from CALS and directing Juntos inform an alumna’s leadership of a Raleigh nonprofit advocating for Latin American families and students. 

Apr 13, 2021

Raising Awareness About NC Agriculture

Alpha Zeta, NC State’s agricultural honors fraternity, was back on the Brickyard for a week-long celebration of North Carolina's agricultural industry. 

Apr 7, 2021

How to Grow a Pollinator Garden at Home

Interested in growing a pollinator garden? Graduate student Hannah Levenson shares how to get started with your own pollinator paradise. 

Apr 7, 2021

Can Soil Carbon Fast Forward The Transition To Organic Farming?

One of the biggest barriers to organic farming is the transition period lag in soil health metrics. A group of NC State researchers is investigating if soil carbon can fast forward the soil health benefits of organic farming. 

Mar 30, 2021

Laying the Foundation for an Agricultural Career

Lynn Worley-Davis has found her niche in teaching — educating the next generation about the importance of agriculture and the variety of career opportunities available to them.