News

Apr 8, 2016

Engineering Agriculture

For industrial engineering graduate student Jazmine Davis, interdisciplinary work in agriculture has been life-changing. 

Apr 7, 2016

You Decide: Is there trouble with trade?

In a textbook world, international trade improves the economies of both countries and people. But, as even teachers know, the real world doesn’t always follow the textbook. International trade has created winners and losers, and that has led to increasing concern. 

Apr 5, 2016

NC State, Belgian institute partner for plant biotech research

NC State University and VIB, a life sciences research institute in Belgium, recently entered into a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at spurring growth in the plant biotech research sector in both Belgium and North Carolina. 

Apr 4, 2016

Online nutrition master’s program rated top in U.S.

NC State University recently ranked number one in the nation when it comes to online master's of nutrition programs, according to BestColleges.com. 

Apr 4, 2016

Near-shore wind farms could affect coastal tourism

A study by economists at North Carolina State University finds that most people are unwilling to rent vacation homes that have a view of offshore wind turbines – and that those who will rent expect steep rental discounts unless the turbines are more than eight miles offshore. 

Apr 4, 2016

N.C. 4-H camp learning center nearing completion

Officials will hold a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for a new $1.5 million multi-purpose facility at Millstone 4-H Camp on April 10. 

Apr 4, 2016

Job losses from trade

International trade's impact on job losses is among the issues brought up by presidential candidates. Critics say the trade deals of the last two decades have cost the nation millions of jobs. Supporters counter that the trade deals have opened foreign markets to U.S. companies. Who's right? NC State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 1, 2016

Student farmers turn dining hall into classroom

NC State’s award-winning Agroecology Education Farm gives students practical experience – and an abundance of produce to the dining services system. 

Mar 31, 2016

Almanac Gardener returns to UNC-TV

With a focus on sustainable home horticulture, the joint UNC-TV and North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service show “Almanac Gardener” enters its 33rd season starting Saturday April 2. 

Mar 31, 2016

Farm to Fork Picnic weekend tickets on sale

"Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids" is the theme for the Center for Environmental Farming Systems' 2016 Farm to Fork Picnic Weekend, set for June 3-5. Tickets are on sale now, with proceeds benefit beginning farmer training programs at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and the W.C. Breeze Family Farm Agricultural Extension and Research Center.