Food Animal Initiative

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… 

Jul 3, 2024

Webinar: Food Animal Initiative Grand Challenges

Review the goals of the Food Animal Initiative and develop solutions to grand challenges in animal agriculture. Registration is required. 

Apr 30, 2024

A Passion for Poultry Science

A deep appreciation for poultry and poultry medicine has given senior Chloe O'Brien a foothold into a bright future. 

Apr 17, 2024

What to Know About Avian Influenza in N.C. Dairy Cattle

Virus expert Matt Koci, from the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, sheds light on highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cows and what it means for consumers and farmers. 

Apr 11, 2024

CVM’s Megan Jacob Named CALS Senior Associate Dean for Administration

Megan Jacob, director of college support and external relations at NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named CALS' next senior associate dean of administration. 

Mar 12, 2024

Hardworking Heroine

Callie Lewis Bryan, the only student from her high school graduating class to come to NC State, made the most of college, even in the face of unexpected challenges. 

Feb 27, 2024

Funding Boosts Agricultural Institute’s Career Readiness Programs

Funding of nearly $1 million from the Golden LEAF Foundation has bolstered the Agricultural Institute with support for new programs aimed at increasing student recruitment and enhancing job readiness.  

Jan 18, 2024

Meat Processing: Educating the Next Generation

This episode of the Farms, Food and You podcast explores the meat processing industry, the challenge it faces in finding trained workers, and how the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is working to help meet that need.