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Feb 14, 2022

The Little Family Farm: Built On Love and Hard Work

Kate and Kaleby Little are living the life they always dreamed of. After meeting at NC State, they got married, bought a beef farm, and are now raising their 1-year-old daughter to love agriculture just as much as they do. 

Girl and man fishing with a net off a boat.

Feb 13, 2022

ShellCast App Helps Growers Forecast Harvest Closures

A team of engineers and computer scientists worked with key partners to create ShellCast, an online application for predicting temporary shellfish lease closures. 

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Feb 11, 2022

You Decide: Should International Trade Be Re-Thought?

NC State economist Mike Walden shares an overview of international trade, including some of the possible disadvantages that have surfaced. 

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Feb 11, 2022

NC Extension Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition Is Now Available

This national award-winning handbook, developed especially for Master Gardener℠ Volunteers and home gardeners is full of research-based information on gardening and landscaping. It is a wonderful tool for experienced gardeners, beginners, and everyone in between. 

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

Feb 11, 2022

New Grant Will Explore the Economics of Hog, Poultry Manure Recycling Technologies

Working with other NC State researchers on a new environmental grant, Eric Edwards will assess the economic outcomes of manure recycling technologies. 

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Feb 9, 2022

Could NC Export Poop For Profit?

NC State is partnering to evaluate a low-cost swine sludge dryer to reduce hog lagoon sludge and create farm revenue from exported fertilizer. 

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Feb 8, 2022

PBS North Carolina’s ncIMPACT: Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

PBS North Carolina's ncIMPACT series talks with Dr. Rich Bonanno, NC State Extension director, and other agriculture experts in the state to learn about community-led solutions to better support farmers. 

kale in a garden

Feb 7, 2022

Beware of False Spring: Winter Gardening Tips

A strong spring garden depends on care during the winter months. 

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Feb 7, 2022

Justin Fix: ‘It’s All About The Relationships’

As director of business development and genetic improvement at Acuity Swine, Justin Fix credits his success to the relationships he developed along the way. 

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Feb 7, 2022

Shifting Rainfall Patterns Will Affect Whether An Imperiled Butterfly Survives Climate Change

The study highlights how changes in precipitation could affect the survival of some species.