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Kirby, Monks Named Interim Co-Directors of NC State Extension

NC State Extension

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Nov 18, 2024

Agriculture Leadership Program Celebrates 40 Years

The NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Agricultural Leadership Development Program has helped shape changemakers in agriculture for 40 years and is poised to grow more leaders in the future. 
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Oct 14, 2024

NC State Breaks Ground on New Apiculture Research Facility

The future for bees is brighter with the recent groundbreaking of NC State University’s new 5,000-square-foot apiculture research facility. 
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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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Oct 2, 2024

Supporting CALS and Ag Communities Following Helene

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. 
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Sep 25, 2024

Selecting Shade Plants to Help Your Garden Shine

Discover several shade-loving plants that will add beauty and interest to your home landscape. 
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Sep 25, 2024

Seeding Enterprising Farmers

NC State Extension’s Executive Farm Management program will continue to be accessible to farmers thanks to a gift from Flatlands Insurance Group. 
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Aug 30, 2024

Extension Director Receives Long Leaf Pine Award

Richard Bonanno, outgoing associate dean and director of NC State Extension, has been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award for state service given by the North Carolina Governor. 
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Aug 20, 2024

Lively Learning: ‘Their Eyes Just Bloomed Open’

Preschoolers learn to love science and enjoy healthy foods through hands-on PEAS activities from NC State Extension. 
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Aug 15, 2024

Harvesting Hope: NC State Alliance Aims to Grow African Agriculture

Representatives from Malawi and Zambia visited NC State in late July to formalize an agreement that includes help to establish and improve their own extension systems. 
Sarah Kirby and David Monks

Aug 2, 2024

Kirby, Monks Named Interim Co-Directors of NC State Extension

Sarah Kirby and David Monks will become the interim associate deans and directors of NC State Extension when Richard Bonanno departs at the end of August.