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“Realization of a Dream”: NC FFA Center Breaks Ground on New Dormitory

Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences

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Apr 29, 2020

Mission to Serve: Meghan Montemurro on Combating Homelessness

During these unprecedented times, NC State graduate student Meghan Montemurro has remained steadfast in her mission to help the homeless find safe housing. 
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Apr 20, 2020

Dedicated to Agricultural Education and Wolfpack Traditions

Mary Kate Morgan, a senior in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, is one of this year’s Mathews Medal recipients. 
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Mar 26, 2020

Moving Classes Online: Tips From Professor Kim Allen

NC State Extension specialist and associate professor Kim Allen has taught classes online for 10 years. She provides several tips for how to transition your classes online. 
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Dec 5, 2019

New N.C. Guide Offers Strategies to Lower Rate of Overweight, Obesity

A North Carolina partnership issues a new plan to help address high rates of overweight and obesity. NC State University’s Carolyn Dunn led the effort. 
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Jul 30, 2019

“Mr. Christmas” is N.C. Farmer of the Year: CALS’ Own Johnny Wishon

In the mountains near Sparta, they call him “Mr. Christmas,” but these days, NC State alum and Christmas-tree farmer Johnny Wishon is known as North Carolina’s 2019 Farmer of the Year. 
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Jul 2, 2019

Burgers Done Right

Plan on firing up the grill for Independence Day? If you'll be making hamburgers, check out our food safety pointers first. 
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May 28, 2019

Could The Stanley Cup Spread Disease?

Since the Stanley Cup was first awarded to hockey champions in 1893, one of its many traditions is for members of the winning team to drink from the Cup. For CALS food safety experts, that raises the question: could the Stanley Cup spread disease? 
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Jan 18, 2019

Why Do Egg Whites Turn White When You Cook Them?

Ask the AHS experts: When you crack open a raw egg, the egg white isn’t white at all — it’s more like a clear jelly. So why does it turn white when you cook it? Does that make it safe to eat? 
CALS Alumna Ag Teacher Jillian Ford

Oct 18, 2018

Taking Ag To High School: Award-Winning Teacher (And CALS Alum) Jillian Ford

A recent double-CALS grad, Onslow County high school teacher Jillian Ford just nabbed a new title: the Southeast's 2018 Outstanding Early Career Teacher, according to the National Association of Agricultural Educators. 
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Aug 21, 2018

“Realization of a Dream”: NC FFA Center Breaks Ground on New Dormitory

On an early August afternoon along the banks of White Lake in Bladen County, North Carolina, state FFA leaders, youth, educators and corporate supporters gathered to celebrate the ground-breaking of a new female dormitory at the NC FFA Center.