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Mar 19, 2020

Students Learn Plenty Despite Shortened Study Abroad Trip

Despite having their spring break study abroad program cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students and staff said it’s a learning experience they’ll never forget. 
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Mar 17, 2020

Boredom Busters

Spending unexpected time at home with the kids? NC State Extension's Liz Driscoll outlines five fun indoor projects to help keep everyone’s minds active and hands busy. 
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Mar 17, 2020

Farmers Markets Connect With Customers While Managing Coronavirus Risk

Farmers markets are working hard to adapt and implement new guidelines and policies to keep vendors and customers safe. 
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Mar 15, 2020

Proper Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use

Ben Chapman, NC State Extension food safety specialist, provides a to-the-point tutorial on proper handwashing practices and hand sanitizer use for disease prevention and control. 
A man talking to a group of people at a farm

Mar 15, 2020

Meeting Advisory for Research Stations and Field Labs

In consultation with NCDA&CS, field days, workshops and meetings on research stations and field labs owned by NCDA&CS and NC State University will need to adhere to recently announced meeting policies. These restrictions are in effect until further notice. 
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Mar 15, 2020

Now What?

Without going far, kids can explore and learn from familiar environments. Liz Driscoll, an NC State Extension 4-H specialist, suggests five easy outdoor activities to try when your kids are feeling cooped up. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 13, 2020

You Decide: How Does the Future Impact the Stock Market?

Stock purchasers look to the future when buying. How can current events, and the future outlook shape that viewpoint? 
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Mar 11, 2020

A Vision for Doing Good

Layne Baker is a first-generation college student from rural North Carolina who wants others in a similar situation to know that college is attainable for them as well. 
A young woman crouched down next to a cabbage plant.

Mar 11, 2020

Focused on Problem-Solving and Advocacy

NC State student Peyton Gardner plans to leave this world better than she found it by the work she’s doing at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
A houseplant hanging next to a window

Mar 11, 2020

Refresh Your Home with Easy-to-Maintain Houseplants

Nothing freshens up your living space like a few well-placed houseplants. In addition to bringing the outdoors in, houseplants may help improve indoor air quality and provide a natural beauty that can be both relaxing and energizing.