CALS Marks Second Year of Record Enrollment

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Oct 6, 2025

CALS Marks Second Year of Record Enrollment

With steady growth and strong retention, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is celebrating record student enrollment for the second year in a row. Meet three of the newest members of the CALS Pack, including poultry science major Bailey Lentz.

Adam Fahrenholz, Associate Professor of Feed Manufacturing; Dr. Marissa Cohen, Area Specialized Agent for Animal Food Safety; Dalas Norton, Research Technician & Hauler for LWRFL; Samuel Brown, Feed Mill Education Unit Manager; Corey Wishon, doctoral student; Dr. Andrea Rubio, post-doctoral scholar.

Nov 4, 2024

Feed Mill Donates 11 Tons of Feed to Western North Carolina

CALS’ Feed Milling Program jumped into action to produce 11 tons of chicken feed to help small farmers and backyard chicken keepers in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

Oct 16, 2024

Teaching With Turkeys

The Youth Market Turkey Show offers youth hands-on experience in livestock agriculture with the goal of seeding the next generation of farmers.

Apr 30, 2024

A Passion for Poultry Science

A deep appreciation for poultry and poultry medicine has given senior Chloe O’Brien a foothold into a bright future.

turkeys chocolate and chip stand side by side

Nov 20, 2023

Pardoned Turkeys Gobble Up Attention at NC State

Turkeys Chocolate and Chip couldn’t be louder — or more thankful — for their lifestyle at NC State, as they entertain curious crowds following a 2022 Thanksgiving pardon.

Oct 25, 2023

Check Out CALS at the Fair

From the Food Science Club and Howling Cow ice cream to the Animal Science Club’s milk booth, check out how NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences helped make this year’s North Carolina State Fair the best day ever!

Amanda Kerr