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Author: Kristin Sargent

A woman begins the process of taking a pathogen sample at a dairy processing facility

Dec 16, 2019

New Course Aims to Seek, Destroy Pathogens in Food Processing Facilities

Professionals needing to create and implement an environmental monitoring program (EMP) can do so with ease thanks to a new course being offered at NC State. 

People in hard hats doing landscaping.

Dec 12, 2019

Horticultural Science Students Design, Build Kilgore Hall Garden

Students lead the transformation of a campus landscape. 

Two bottles of infused oils

Dec 5, 2019

Making Hand-crafted Gifts Safer

Hand-crafted gifts of infused oils, honeys, vinegars and liquors seem to be increasingly popular. But many of these artisanal concoctions could pose significant health risks. 

NC State gateway

Dec 3, 2019

Barrangou, Swartzel Named Fellows of Inventors Academy

They will be formally inducted at a ceremony April 10 at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Young woman judging an FFA event

Dec 2, 2019

What FFA Taught Me as a Young Woman in Agriculture

As we celebrate 50 years of women in FFA, CALS students share how FFA and their agriculture teachers shaped them into the young women they are today. 

Infrared imaging camera and turkeys

Nov 27, 2019

Don’t Stress: Keeping Turkeys Cool

Researchers use a new technique to optimize environmental conditions for turkeys so they don't overheat. 

Nov 14, 2019

Behind the Scenes: Milking at the Fair

NC State student Maddie Kuwada provides a unique look at the Animal Science Club's milking booth at the NC State Fair. 

A man researches aquatic weeds with drones

Nov 14, 2019

Moving Technology From Wish List to Workhorses

Research happens on every plane at NC State. We’re working above ground, below, and in the air to produce discoveries. 

Packets of different plant-based protein powder

Nov 13, 2019

Healthy Innovation

NC State's Food Innovation Lab focuses on plant-based foods and aims to increase food processing in N.C. 

A variety of peppers

Nov 3, 2019

Reducing Bacterial Diseases in Peppers

NC State is part of a multistate research project to reduce bacterial diseases in peppers.