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Author: Suzanne Stanard

Martha Calderon, George Place and Mike Boyette looking at a fan

Dec 4, 2017

Extension in Action: Protecting a Farmer’s Harvest

When farmer Martha Calderon needed help keeping her tomato harvest fresh, she turned to NC State Extension. The result? A project that protects her crops and ensures profitability. 

Senior Design students put the finishing touches on a project on Harkers Island, North Carolina.

Nov 29, 2017

Senior Design Program Focuses on Real-World Engineering

For more than 50 years, the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering's Senior Design Program has engaged students in meaningful projects that benefit communities across the state. 

Dr. Todd Klaenhammer

Nov 28, 2017

A Lasting Legacy: Probiotics Pioneer Todd Klaenhammer Retires

If you’ve ever enjoyed a cup of yogurt, you’ve consumed millions of bacteria that are good for you. And Dr. Todd Klaenhammer's fingerprint is all over them. 

Representatives of North Carolina 4-H, North Carolina FFA and the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina gather for a check presentation ceremony.

Nov 22, 2017

‘Pull for Youth’ Events Raise $100k for 4-H, FFA

Through several “Pull for Youth” sporting clays events held across the state, the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina raised $103,000 for North Carolina 4-H and North Carolina FFA. 

Photo of artisan meats

Nov 6, 2017

Salumi 101 Teaches Art, Science of Artisan Meat-Making

Anyone with a passion for learning about the art and science of crafting high-quality artisan meat products will benefit from attending Salumi 101, a unique hands-on workshop offered this winter at NC State. 

CALS Magazine Cody Burton I Am CALS

Oct 25, 2017

I Am CALS: Freshman Cody Burton Finds Her Way From Rural NC

Cody is determined to make a difference in the world – and to bring new jobs to her hometown of Aulander, population 800. First, though, she has to conquer the seemingly insurmountable task at hand: detaching from home. 

CALS students Harrison Walker, Luke Stancil and Victoria Pender standing on steps

Oct 25, 2017

Not Your Ordinary Summer Internships

Whether on Capitol Hill or at the North Carolina General Assembly, three exceptional CALS students had once-in-a-lifetime experiences. 

CALS student Rachel Brown helping a boy shear his sheep.

Oct 18, 2017

CALS Student Helps “Lil’ Aggies” Make Big Splash at State Fair

Sophomore ag education major Rachel Brown is already living her dream, teaching nine students the ins and outs of animal agriculture and showing them the ropes at the N.C. State Fair. 

Celebrating Wolfpack-style at the NIFA awards ceremony were (left to right): Rebecca Goulter, NoroCORE assistant director; Sonny Ramaswamy, NIFA director; Lee-Ann Jaykus, NoroCORE director; and Elizabeth Bradshaw, NoroCORE communications director.

Oct 16, 2017

NoroCORE Wins USDA-NIFA Partnership Award

NoroCORE, a massive integrated agriculture-public health collaborative initiated and led by CALS' Lee-Ann Jaykus, recently received a 2017 USDA-NIFA Partnership Award for Innovative Programs and Projects. 

AGI grad Donavan Battle

Oct 12, 2017

AgPack Strong: On the Path to Success

As he pursues his bachelor's degree in horticultural science at NC State, Ag Institute grad Donavan Battle says collaboration, communication and hard work are key to success.