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Oct 18, 2013

Come to the Fair!

A showcase of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences programs is on display at the 2013 North Carolina State Fair. Among other attractions, CALS is a prominent part of the fair’s Agriculture Today exhibit, with a focus on accessibility in agriculture. 

Oct 14, 2013

N.C. Cooperative Extension is ‘go-to’ agency for disaster information

N.C. Cooperative Extension has a long history of helping citizens prepare for and recover from natural disasters. And recently the organization was recognized as one of five go-to extension organizations when it comes to disaster preparation. 

Sep 20, 2013

North Carolina 4-H’ers are world champions in summer competition

The 4-H horse judging team won a World Championship at the American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Show in Oklahoma City. 

Aug 8, 2013

Speaking of Extension

North Carolina Cooperative Extension clients statewide tell how Extension is empowering them and providing solutions that have improved their lives. 

Aug 8, 2013

Farm Animal Days draws nearly 10,000

Neither rainy weather nor muddy fields could keep the crowds away from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ annual Farm Animal Days event, designed to give children an up-close-and-personal experience with animal agriculture. 

Aug 8, 2013

Huffmans and Extension: A reliable partnership

A good deal has changed in the 40 years, give or take, since Conlee Huffman first asked an Extension agent about Christmas trees. Over the years, from Extension, the Huffmans have gained valuable knowledge. In the Huffmans, Extension has found a reliable partner for on-farm demonstrations and other activities. 

Aug 8, 2013

Pinehurst No. 2 goes native

Kevin Stallings, a Ph.D. student in crop science, is conducting research that could be used in the restoration of a storied golf course that will host the 2014 U.S. Open. Stallings is characterizing native vegetation, desirable adapted species and invasive weeds at Pinehurst No. 2, all in an effort to create a model for how course superintendents can approach sustainability. 

Jul 10, 2013

4-H’ers try their hands at spoken word poetry

During 4-H Congress last month, 4-H'ers worked with the Sacrificial Poets of Chapel Hill to read and perform poems about their lives. Read and hear more about the 4-H poetry slam. 

May 15, 2013

Alamance 4-H’ers win state wildlife competition

A team of Alamance County 4-H’ers took first place in the state 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program competition in April and will move on to represent North Carolina at the National 4-H WHEP Invitational this summer. 

May 7, 2013

Workshops show urban farms how to utilize compost

New guidelines will allow urban farms and community gardens to compost up to 1,000 lbs. of food waste each week. Learn how to safely convert food waste to rich compost at two workshops -- May 14 and June 17 -- offered by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems.