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Dec 2, 2019

What FFA Taught Me as a Young Woman in Agriculture

As we celebrate 50 years of women in FFA, CALS students share how FFA and their agriculture teachers shaped them into the young women they are today. 
Woman smiling with her hand out to dog. In the background, a big red barn, tractor and chicken.

Nov 13, 2019

Veterans on the Farm

Two former military couples use their North Carolina Farm School experiences to introduce other veterans to opportunities in farming. 
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Oct 31, 2019

Poultry ASA Margaret Ross Contributes to USDA Grant: Pastured Poultry Videos Now Online

Imagine - you want to start a backyard chicken flock. You see a perfect Extension workshop, but it's four hours away in another county. Don't despair! Now you have another way to learn: NC Choices webinars. 
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Oct 29, 2019

Interpreting the Growing Field of On-Farm Data

How farmers are capturing — and using — data to boost crop yields. 
A young boy shows his turkey to a judge

Oct 24, 2019

Poultry Extension Kicks Off N.C. State Fair With Youth Market Turkey Show

When you think about the N.C. State Fair, what comes to mind? Is it turkeys? We hope it's turkeys! For many in PDPS, that's it exactly - turkeys, and specifically, the Youth Market Turkey Show (YMTS). 
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Oct 17, 2019

Just For Fun: Behind the Scenes at a Turkey (Photo) Shoot

It's North Carolina State Fair time! The Youth Market Turkey Show is tomorrow morning and youth from across the state will make their turkeys - like the one featured here - stars! 

Oct 16, 2019

Summers Spent on the Frontlines of Global Health

The 10-week projects are head-first dives into pressing global issues, funded in part by a generous donation from the Randall B. Terry, Jr. Foundation in support of student global health research. With help from mentors, students create detailed research… 
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Oct 14, 2019

Bringing Industry, CALS Admins and Poultry Extension Together at Turkey Industry Days

What's the meaning life? We can't say for sure, but we do know one thing: gathering industry, administration, alumni and researchers is one of the things poultry Extension does best. 
Caroline Scarlett and Laura Jessup holding champion banners

Oct 4, 2019

They Are the Champions: Turkey Show Tips From the Girls Who Know

Cooler weather? N.C. State Fair? Youth Market Turkey Show? They're all on their way! If you're showing a turkey, supporting our youth or new to it all, get ready with tips from 2018's winning showers. 
Christina Sigmon in her lab with her safety award plaque

Sep 26, 2019

Christina Sigmon’s Good Habits Lead to Better Safety – and a CALS Award

Over the summer, Christina Sigmon, a Research Technician in Robert Beckstead's lab, won a CALS Excellence in Safety award, but while the award is new, Sigmon's commitment to safety is anything but. Read how she keeps it safe, simply!