News

May 8, 2013

Trade, technology and jobs

Many factors affect the job market. But clearly, two important ones are trade and technology. What can be said about the impacts of trade and technology on local labor markets? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

May 7, 2013

Specialists association gives awards for programming

The N.C. Association of Cooperative Extension Specialists presented awards to Matt Martin and Dr. Barbara Fair on May 3 at the association’s final meeting of 2012-13, N.C. State University’s Brickhaven Building. 

May 7, 2013

Workshops show urban farms how to utilize compost

New guidelines will allow urban farms and community gardens to compost up to 1,000 lbs. of food waste each week. Learn how to safely convert food waste to rich compost at two workshops -- May 14 and June 17 -- offered by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. 

May 7, 2013

How far will the housing market rebound?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden sees a housing market that's just right, not too cold and not to hot. 

May 6, 2013

Voices into Action awards four mini-grants in Harnett County

Voices into Action has awarded mini-grants to four local organizations to help expand access to healthy, affordable food and safe places to be active in Harnett County. Voices into Action: The Families, Food, and Health Project is a research and outreach partnership of N.C. State University, N.C. A&T University and N.C. Cooperative Extension. 

May 6, 2013

Why is it taking longer to graduate from college?

NC State University economist Mike Walden talks about why it's taking longer for students to graduate from college, a trend that increases the cost of a college degree. 

May 3, 2013

Alumni Association honors CALS faculty members

Seven College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty members were among 21 N.C. State University professors honored by the N.C. State Alumni Association with 2013 faculty awards for outstanding work in and out of the classroom. 

May 3, 2013

The disappearing work force

The percentage of the U.S. population that is in the labor force is at a 30-year low. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this disturbing trend. 

May 2, 2013

Nine CALS employees receive college awards

Nine College of Agriculture and Life Sciences employees, including four from N.C. Cooperative Extension, have been recognized as recipients of Awards of Excellence and CALS Safety Awards for 2012-13. 

May 2, 2013

2013 Arb Gala is an elegant Asian Reflection

The April 28 Gala in the Garden, the annual garden party and fund-raiser at JC Raulston Arboretum, came with cool temperatures and April showers, yet it was as magical and beautiful as ever.