Author: Natalie Hampton

Apr 21, 2011

Extension, AG warn storm victims to be aware of scams

We see the best in people in the aftermath of a disaster in offers of aid to those who have suffered losses. But we also see the worst in people in attempts to take advantage of the victims of disaster. 

Apr 19, 2011

10% Campaign signs grocery store chain

Piggly Wiggly, “America’s first” self-service grocery store has added another first to its list: the first grocery store to pledge to buy more foods from local producers as part of its commitment to the 10% Campaign. 

Apr 15, 2011

Seafood Lab to offer HACCP workshops in May

The N.C. State University Seafood Laboratory at Morehead City's Center for Marine Sciences and Technology will offer two workshops in May on HACCP food safety planning for the seafood industry. 

Apr 13, 2011

Southeast Extension professionals experience Latino immersion in North Carolina

No international borders were crossed, but a recent journey across cultures was an eye-opening and life-changing experience for a group of Extension professionals. A spirit of “bienvenidos” permeated the week, as North Carolina’s Latino community welcomed Extension participants from five southern states for a new professional development program. 

Apr 8, 2011

N.C. Research Campus, Davidson College students collaborate on blueberry genome sequencing project

Dr. Allan Brown, assistant professor with N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute at the N.C. Research Campus, is leading the effort to sequence the blueberry genome. Seven Davidson College undergraduates, in a course led by biology professor Dr. A. Malcolm Campbell, have been given a sneak peek at a portion of the berry’s DNA. 

Mar 28, 2011

Bryce Lane to host campus plant walk, April 16

Bryce Lane, undergraduate coordinator in the Horticultural Science Department and host of the Emmy Award-winning show In the Garden on WUNC-TV, will lead participants on a tour describing the plants and trees on N.C. State University’s North Campus at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16. 

Mar 22, 2011

New plant breeding technology is topic of Wernsman Lecture

Geoff Graham, senior director of North America Maize Product Development for Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., will deliver the 11th annual Earl A. Wernsman Seminar on April 8, 2 p.m., in 216 Mann Hall, N.C. State University. The student-arranged lecture is sponsored by the Crop Science Graduate Student Association. 

Mar 17, 2011

Louws to direct Center for Integrated Pest Management

Dr. Frank Louws has been named director of N.C. State University's Center for Integrated Pest Management. Louws is a professor of plant pathology and has been a faculty member at N.C. State since 1996. He earned a doctorate from Michigan State University, as well as bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Guelph in Canada. 

Feb 24, 2011

Workshops on farmers' market management planned

N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will offer day-long workshops on farmers' market management in Union and Pasquotank counties in March. 

Feb 18, 2011

Nagy is Caldwell County Extension director

Seth N. Nagy, an agricultural Extension agent in Caldwell County, has been named director of the N.C. Cooperative Extension center there, effective Feb. 1. Nagy’s appointment was announced by Caldwell County Manager Stan Kiser and Dr. Joe Zublena, director, N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.