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Day of Giving Challenge – #GivingPack II

Tell Everyone Why You’re #GivingPack Help us spread the word about NC State’s Day of Giving on Twitter! Tell your friends and family all about #GivingPack and the unit you’re supporting. The college, program or fund that receives the most mentions using #GivingPack will earn some bonus funds. Let’s get #GivingPack trending! Requirements to participate…

Canceled – 2020 Raulston Blooms

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

In an abundance of caution, we have canceled all educational programs and events including Raulston Blooms! through Sunday, April 5. The Arboretum’s grounds will remain open during regular hours through this time. Now more than ever we hope you will come out and let the garden help soothe away stress in a safe and beautiful…

Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCQI) Course

4051 Chi Rd 4015 Chi Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

This 20-hour training course, following the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) standardized curriculum recognized by the FDA, is taught by certified lead instructors. Individuals successfully completing the course will receive an official certificate from FSPCA. Please see the course information for directions on how to register. Feel free to share this information with others…

$500

Outstanding Plants for the Home Landscape [Online]

Accepting Registrations for Online Participants. Bryce Lane presents this is an eight-week course for the home gardener who wishes to improve their plant selection skills and increase their knowledge base about the many different plants they can choose for the landscape. Mondays, March 30 through May 18, 2020 – 6:30 pm–8:30 pm.

Outstanding Plants for the Home Landscape [Online]

Accepting Registrations for Online Participants. Bryce Lane presents this is an eight-week course for the home gardener who wishes to improve their plant selection skills and increase their knowledge base about the many different plants they can choose for the landscape. Mondays, March 30 through May 18, 2020 – 6:30 pm–8:30 pm.

Webinar: Producing Food Products from Cultured Animal Tissues

from CAST (Council for Agricultural Science and Technology) Today, the technology necessary to culture cells for human consumption in the form of cell cultivated meat is developing at a rapid pace. Milestones to bring these products to market for consumer purchase are being achieved quickly, and media attention has dramatically increased. Still, there are many…

Webinar: Shaping the narrative: Effective science communication in the COVID-19 era

from The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) With COVID-19 headlines rapidly changing, it can be hard for many to separate fact from fiction, science from sensationalism. Many scientists, regardless of their field of study, are being called upon to help families, friends and the community at large understand the evolving pandemic. Join…

Midweek with Mark: Living Art—Planting for Architectural Interest

“Living Art—Planting for Architectural Interest” with Mark Weathington, JC Raulston Arboretum Director. Specimen plants are usually selected for their flowers and foliage but form is often overlooked. Plants with extraordinary architecture add year-round interest to the landscape and provide a sculptural element that transforms a good garden to a great one.

Substrate Conditioning Influences Water Capture Efficiency

Substrate Conditioning Influences Water Capture Efficiency of Common Greenhouse Substrate Components Brian Schulker, MS Seminar Under the direction of Dr. Brian Jackson Thursday, April 30, 2020, 9:00 am Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/97791309557?pwd=TnhydWNiVDgrTkpRbjFMdUZHZFZCUT09 Meeting ID: 977 9130 9557; One tap mobile: 646 518 9805 US (New York) Abstract The dynamics of water use in horticultural substrates is…