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Jul 15, 2026

Planting an Interest in Agricultural Careers Through High School Biology

A new grant-funded project at NC State University will offer fresh ideas that North Carolina high school biology teachers can implement with confidence in the classroom, inspired by field trips to farms, plant nurseries and agricultural labs.

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Jun 29, 2026

NC State Leaders Champion FFA at State Convention

NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell and CALS Dean Garey Fox helped celebrate the state's FFA members and their future impact as agricultural leaders during the organization's annual convention.

a woman wearing a white dress and a man wearing a white tuxedo vest cut a wedding cake

Feb 11, 2026

Love That Goes the Distance

NC State alumni Christina and Casey Phillips started their journey as a couple at the dairy barn. Two cross-country moves later, they returned to North Carolina to raise a family.

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Feb 10, 2026

Fridge Factor Opens the Door for NC State Students To Become Citizen Scientists

Food scientists in CALS created Fridge Factor, the 2026 Pack Science Challenge. They’re recruiting 250 NC State students to collect data on food storage, disposal and safety.

Latisha Sanchez holds her gold globe trophy

Dec 9, 2025

Gold Globe: NC State’s Latisha Sanchez a World Champion in Horse Judging

NC State animal science major Latisha Sanchez wrapped up her collegiate horse judging career with a top finish. Team members say they've learned about careers, confidence and communication.

Sheep graze near solar panels with crowd in background

Dec 1, 2025

Agrivoltaics: Making Marginal Land More Productive With Solar Panels and Sheep

An NC State University demonstration site shows how uneven terrain can be used for grazing sheep and generating electricity.

a group of people tending to a field of lettuce

Oct 22, 2025

Get Growing with the Agroecology Education Farm

From beets and potatoes to muscadine grapes and Swiss chard, students get hands-on experience growing a variety of crops at the Agroecology Education Farm. The public is invited to visit the farm for its annual Harvest Fest on Oct. 25.

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Sep 22, 2025

WNCStrong: Shaping Youth Service After Hurricane Helene

Launched with support from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, the WNCStrong Youth Service Corps has given teens in western North Carolina a chance to give back to their communities following Hurricane Helene.

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Jun 24, 2025

Hot Ticket: NC State BBQ Camp

With sessions on sauce tasting, dry rub preparation and Meat Science 101, NC State's BBQ Camp offers two days of hands-on "low and slow" cooking.

Apr 25, 2025

Don’t Let a Detour Keep You From Smelling the Roses

Spring is in full swing at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Despite construction on Beryl Road, the arboretum is open and bursting with spring blooms.