Terri Leith

Apr 6, 2011

Jon Ort, former CALS associate dean and Extension director, has passed away

Dr. Jon F. Ort died suddenly April 4 at his home in New Hill. Ort, 63, retired from N.C. State University in 2010 as associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and director of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. 

Apr 4, 2011

CALS Poultry Science, Richmond Community College partner in 2+2 program

The Department of Poultry Science and Richmond Community College have signed an agreement that allows specific RCC associate in science degree graduates admission as juniors into the NCSU poultry science program. 

Apr 4, 2011

CALS PreVet students bring good news from annual symposia

Not only were CALS students among the outstanding participants at the American PreVet Medical Association Annual Symposia, but N.C. State University was selected to host the event next year. 

Apr 4, 2011

CALS animal science grad students shine at Midwestern competition

Yan Zhao, Alexandra Chaytor and Jocelyn Bishop were winners in the graduate competition at the Midwestern meeting of the American Society of Animal Science. 

Apr 4, 2011

Wolfpack rifle team and 4-H shooting sports leader competes at national event

Martha Hall was be one of approximately 70 competitors at the recent 18th annual National Junior Olympic 3-position Small Bore Rifle Competition. 

Apr 1, 2011

Wake Up! It’s Spring! children’s program launched at JCRA

JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Wake Up! It’s Spring!” new family program sprang to life March 26. 

Apr 1, 2011

Jaykus participates in U.S. food safety programs study

Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences professor Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus was a member of a committee reviewing the Food and Drug Administration’s role in ensuring safe food. 

Apr 1, 2011

Mobile agriculture classroom visits North Carolina schools

The North Carolina FFA Foundation joins partners to bring a classroom-on-wheels program called Seed Survivor that teaches children the mechanics and the value of growing plants. 

Mar 7, 2011

New graduate program in Family Life and Youth Development serves high-demand market

As of fall 2010, courses have begun in a new graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at N.C. State University. The new program offers two distance-based graduate study paths leading to master’s degrees in Family Life and Youth Development. 

Feb 24, 2011

Safrit receives Meritorious Service Award

The National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) has honored Dr. R. Dale Safrit of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, N.C. State University.