Nov 14, 2024

New Grant Gets Proactive with Pigs

A collaboration of researchers will explore a new, high-tech approach to controlling indoor environments for pigs with support from a $1.15 million grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Nov 13, 2024

Food Animal Scholars Find Their Way

The Food Animal Scholars program offers mentorship and hands-on learning for poultry science and animal science majors interested in food animal medicine.

Oct 16, 2024

Teaching With Turkeys

The Youth Market Turkey Show offers youth hands-on experience in livestock agriculture with the goal of seeding the next generation of farmers.

Oct 14, 2024

Precision Livestock Technology Elevates CALS Research

New state-of-the-art precision livestock technology will enhance CALS research stations across North Carolina, enabling researchers to improve livestock farming.

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Sep 18, 2024

Supporting Swine

What helps pigs grow best? Professors in the Department of Animal Science are trying to find out with ongoing research focused on indoor barn environments.

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Sep 4, 2024

Heeding the Cattle Call

Doctoral student Benjamin Rajo's journey from cattle farm manager in rural Honduras to NC State agricultural researcher was spurred on by natural curiosity and determination.

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Jul 23, 2024

Carving a Future in Agribusiness

Charlie McGhee's classes on food animal and poultry processing and his work in agricultural lending have sharpened his knowledge of the practical and financial sides of farming.

Jul 10, 2024

CALS Offers New Grants to Tackle Needs in Animal Agriculture

As the next step for the Food Animal Initiative, CALS is funding grants to tackle issues in food animal production and workforce development, collaborating with veterinary and industry partners.

Jul 3, 2024

Connect2Launch

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host the Food Animal Initiative’s Connect2Launch event. Join us at this in-person, networking and team-building event designed to help faculty and principal…

Jul 3, 2024

Food Animal Initiative Resources and Grant Proposal Q&A

Join the Food Animal Initiative for a virtual Q&A about the Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grant proposals. Participants will also learn about FAI resources and upcoming renovations…