Feb 5, 2016

College Profile: Dr. Laura Taylor

Environmental economist Dr. Laura Taylor makes the collaborative connections to ensure public policy aligns with smart economics.

May 8, 2014

Survey shows farmers skeptical of climate change

A recent survey in four states, led by NC State economist Roderick Rejesus, shows that farmers don’t readily accept the concept of climate change or the science behind it. They also have trouble believing crop yields would suffer due to climate change.

Feb 1, 2014

Nominate faculty for Borlaug Award by March 7

Award nominations are being accepted through March 7 for the Norman E. Borlaug Excellence in Service to Society and the Environment Award. This award, sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Natural Resources, is open to all tenure-track faculty of N.C. State University and is presented annually.

Mar 27, 2013

Forestry advocate delivers Borlaug lecture April 16

Frances Seymour, a long-time advocate for forest preservation, will deliver the 2013 Borlaug Lecture April 16, 3 p.m., at N.C. State University’s Hunt Library Auditorium. Her speech topic is “Forests for Thought – The Dynamic Politics of Tropical Forests, Food Security and Climate Change.”

Dec 3, 2012

13th worm conference attracts 120

Rhonda Sherman's vermiculture conference attracted 120 people this year from around the U.S. and five other countries.

Aug 28, 2012

Report: Animal production can grow sustainably

As the world’s middle class nearly triples in number, demand for meat, dairy products and eggs is expected to rise by as much as 100 percent by 2050. The question is, can agricultural production meet that demand without causing extensive environmental damage?

Aug 1, 2012

Two scholarships available for energy conference

North Carolina Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program/Southern SARE is providing scholarships to send two N.C. Cooperative Extension agents to the North Central Carbon, Energy and Climate Conference, September 26-28 at Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station.

Apr 25, 2012

Local 'green development' projects receive awards

Four local land development projects received awards from the Greater Triangle Stewardship Development Awards Program (GTSDA). The event, in conjunction with the City of Raleigh Environmental Awards, was held at the brand-new Nature Resource Center at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh.

Apr 11, 2012

Pest management

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Environmental Expertise: Pest Management

Apr 11, 2012

Economics

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