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Waste lagoon and hog houses on a farm outside of Kinston.

Jun 21, 2016

Why is hog waste so difficult to process?

Dr. John Classen, of NC State University's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, explains how different hog waste is from human waste and why it is so difficult to treat. 
Phytotron director Dr. Carole Saravitz inside and outside of the chambers.

Jun 21, 2016

Phytotron Facelift and Plant Research

NC State University's Phytotron is ready to tackle 21st century challenges of food and energy security. The National Science Foundation features the laboratory for growing plants under various combinations of strictly controlled environmental conditions in its Science Nation video series. 
Fallon Fowler

Jun 21, 2016

Student Spotlight: Fallon Fowler

Because of her passion for dung (yes, her passion!), Fallon Fowler conducts research revolving around where and why face fly maggots move through dung. 
Julieta Sherk and August de Hertogh in their garden outside the NC Museum of Art

Jun 21, 2016

Moore meets Matisse

NC State students and professors build a garden of contrasts and color as part of the North Carolina Museum of Art’s Art in Bloom festival. 
Martha Mobley headshot

Jun 21, 2016

‘Secret agent’ Martha Mobley featured in national magazine

Modern Farmer magazine calls her a ‘secret agent.’ But for the agricultural community in Franklin County, Martha Mobley’s work is no secret. She’s a go-to resource for expertise ranging from horses and forestry to livestock and local foods. 
Large vat of brewing beer being stirred

Jun 20, 2016

Home Brew

A burgeoning beer business is brewing in North Carolina — and NC State is supporting it with innovative brewing techniques, hands-on training for future brewers and a project to jump-start hops production in the state. 
Grocery store produce section with appleas, cider, plums and more.

Jun 20, 2016

Smart Research Keeps Produce Fresh

An apple a day keeps the doctor away — and SmartFresh, an award-winning technology developed at NC State and used around the world, keeps those apples fresher for more days. 

Jun 20, 2016

‘Hometown hero’: Shannon Coleman

Shannon Coleman, North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s 4-H agent in Cherokee County, was recently honored as a “Hometown Hero.” 
BBQ Campers in Schaub Hall's meat science laboratory.

Jun 20, 2016

Putting the Science in Low and Slow

NC State University's BBQ Camp takes participants back to school as they study the science behind the art that is barbecue. The two-day seminar was the first public offering of a university-level, science-based class of its type in the Southeast. 

Jun 20, 2016

Cutting out the middle man

Over the years, many people have made a living being middle men or women. This is someone -- a real estate broker, insurance agent or car dealer, for example -- who stands between the producer and the buyer and helps the buyer evaluate alternative products and services. But now there are more opportunities for a person to buy directly from the producer. NC State University economist Mike Walden explains.