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Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences

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Nov 6, 2023

In Their Own Words: CALS First-Generation Faculty and Staff

In recognition of First-Generation Celebration Week, Nov. 6-10, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is recognizing some of its faculty and staff members who were first-generation college students. 

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Nov 6, 2023

In Their Own Words: CALS First-Generation Students

In honor of First Generation Celebration Week, CALS recognizes the diversity within the first-generation community and explores how their experiences contribute to the university's richness. 

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Oct 4, 2023

An Open-Door Approach to Agriculture: William Upchurch Named CALS Distinguished Alumnus

William Upchurch’s career has taken him from the fields of the family farm to a seat at the negotiating table for landmark tobacco settlements. 

Clay Beasley on a tractor in a field

Aug 16, 2023

An Extension Education

Wilson County was agricultural education major Clay Beasley's classroom this summer as he learned about NC State Extension’s vital role in supporting farmers. 

Recipes set up in the Dinah E. Gore Kitchen at NC State

Aug 15, 2023

Cooking with a Passion for Nutrition

This summer, CALS nutrition science student Tiffany Williams is creating recipe videos for a statewide culinary nutrition education program for young adults. 

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Jul 26, 2023

Coming Full Circle

For Raleigh ag teacher Susan Jones, a spring start at NC State led to a master's thesis topic and a successful career. 

Abby Pleasant holding sunflowers in her graduation gown on a tractor

Jul 19, 2023

Sunflower Season

Graduate student Abby Pleasant is studying organic black oilseed sunflowers, which researchers believe could be a promising — and profitable — crop for North Carolina farmers. 

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Jun 21, 2023

North Carolina FFA President Finds Home at NC State

As Sydney Loflin reflects on her year as state FFA president, she’s eager to continue exploring her interest in agricultural communications in CALS. 

Amber Davis holding a pig

Jun 20, 2023

4-H and FFA Frame a Life of Agricultural Education

Teaching children and adults to care for animals and grow crops provided an avenue to one woman’s dream job. 

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Jun 7, 2023

Black Farmers Address Mental Health and Find Strength in Community

Black farmers like Temika Parker find that building social support networks is critical to circumventing systemic inequities in the farming industry and improving their mental health.