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Horticulture’s Ivy Tapped to Lead Ag Institute

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Jonathan Moore taking a selfie with a tractor

Dec 13, 2022

A Nontraditional Path to Academic Success

Crop and Soil Sciences’ Jonathan Moore completes his bachelor’s degree in extension education and sets his sights on a master’s. 
a woman standing in a greenhouse

Sep 16, 2022

After 25 Years, Ag Institute’s Alease Hancock Says Goodbye

Alease Hancock spent decades helping and mentoring students at NC State’s Agricultural Institute. Upon her retirement at the end of May, a scholarship was created to honor her spirit and dedication to AGI. 
Young man kneeling on turfgrass

Apr 21, 2022

How TJ Jones Transformed from Naval Cook to Future Turfgrass Manager

Set to graduate in December 2022, TJ Jones' journey reveals a hopeful message that following your inner compass can lead to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. 
Male student leaning on fence in field

Apr 14, 2022

AGI Student Max Jeffers Forges His Pathway at CALS

Max Jeffers, a Durham, North Carolina, native with deep roots in the Pearsontown neighborhood, is earning an associate's degree in general agriculture through AGI. 
a group of students wearing red smiling

Mar 29, 2022

HortPack Wins Third in National Landscape Competition

For any NCAA fan, March is bracket season, but green madness overtook NC State’s campus for the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. 
Young woman in swine nursery

Mar 22, 2022

Introducing a New Generation to Agriculture: AGI Welcomes Recruiter Kaylee Gabriel

AGI recently brought on alumna Kaylee Gabriel whose role focuses on enhancing recruitment efforts and boosting student enrollment at the institute. 
Young woman in swine nursery

Mar 22, 2022

Introducing a New Generation to Agriculture: AGI Welcomes Recruiter Kaylee Gabriel

AGI recently brought on alumna Kaylee Gabriel whose role focuses on enhancing recruitment efforts and boosting student enrollment at the institute. 
antonio working on irrigation systems

Mar 17, 2022

Meet the HortPack: Antonio Tranquilino

Tranquilino is a two-year NC State student majoring in turfgrass management and horticultural science management to multiply his landscape career prospects. 
Alyssa Degreenia

Sep 29, 2021

CALS Alumna Named New Assistant Director of Ag Institute

In her role as the assistant director for the Ag Institute, NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumna Alyssa Degreenia will focus on growing the internship program for AGI and CALS students. She will also focus on AGI student recruitment and retention. 
Lee Ivy

Aug 27, 2021

Horticulture’s Ivy Tapped to Lead Ag Institute

Lee Ivy, a senior lecturer at NC State and former community college professor, brings a wealth of experiences to his new role as director of NC State’s Agricultural Institute.