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Yoder on State Food Supply Chain Group

COVID-19

A young woman in a strawberry field with a bucket of strawberries

May 20, 2020

A Change of Pace

Michelle Pace Davis is a sixth generation Johnston County farmer who has learned the importance of farm adaptability, agricultural education and customer connections. Part of her farm’s mission is to invite and educate - including students from her alma mater 
Rachel Brown face-to-face with one of her sheep.

May 14, 2020

There’s No Stopping Rachel Brown

Throughout her time at NC State, recent graduate Brown has been contributed eagerly and often to the college community and to the growth of school students. Not even the COVID-19 pandemic could slow her momentum. 

May 7, 2020

Until We Meet Again

Ph.D. graduate Matthew Warren leaves a legacy of nutrition research and peer mentoring at NC State as he takes on a new biomedical science position. 
A farmer in the middle of row crops

May 7, 2020

What Would Happen if Farmers Took 45 Days Off?

Agriculture is an essential industry during these unprecedented times. It provides food, fiber and other resources that are essential to human life and existence. But what would happen if farmers took time off? 
Man near a farm structure holds strawberries filling a large plastic container

May 6, 2020

A Berry Good Deed

This year’s strawberry harvest at the Central Crops Research Station is not only generating knowledge that growers can use to enhance their farms and the environment, it’s also benefitting those in need of nutritious produce. 
White female outside a school holding a magazine and grocery bags

May 4, 2020

Strategic Plan Makes Pandemic Food Response Easier

The closing of schools across North Carolina has left many economically disadvantaged parents concerned about how to feed their families. But through strong partnerships and dedicated staff, N.C. Cooperative Extension is working to change that. 
Farmer standing in soybean field.

May 1, 2020

COVID-19 and Farmer Stress

From dumping milk to meat shortages and produce waste, farmers have felt the impact of the novel coronavirus. Many of our producers are having to make changes in their normal routines, causing added stress. 
A woman on a large blue tractor.

Apr 30, 2020

Mary Grace Phillips: COVID-19 Frontline Worker and Full-Time Student

Crop and Soil Sciences undergraduate student Mary Grace Phillips is experiencing the COVID-19 fight first-hand. A junior majoring in agroecology and community food systems, Phillips is also working full time in the healthcare field. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 29, 2020

Economic Perspective: Will Inflation Eventually Surge?

Is there a chance inflation could surge on the other end of the current crisis? 
Flag, man at podium and 4-H banner

Apr 29, 2020

Yoder on State Food Supply Chain Group

Mike Yoder of NC State Extension and Allen Boyette of NC State Facilities have joined North Carolina’s frontline effort to address food production and distribution issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.