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On the Farm with Kelly Brannan: Alum Supports Research in Salisbury

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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. 
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! 
six men in front of a banner making a wolf symbol with their hands

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! 
Stephanie Ward in front of a projection screen

Sep 20, 2019

Big Data, Big Ideas: FAI Symposium Addresses Future of Animal Agriculture

The FAI's first International Symposium on Precision Systems and Data Analysis in Animal Agriculture brought data and animal scientists together to showcase technologies that'll help meet the challenge of feeding a growing world population. 
Robert Beckstead

Aug 27, 2019

Beckstead Talks Turkey (Diseases, That Is) With Poultry Health Today

An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. Robert Beckstead talks disease prevention with Poultry Health Today. 
Matthew Warren with his NACTA award certificate

Jul 29, 2019

Teaching with Passion: Grad Student Wins NACTA Teaching Award

A passion for life - and teaching. Matthew Warren wins NACTA recognition for his graduate student teaching. 
Kelly Brannan in orange coveralls crouching in a hen house

Jul 25, 2019

On the Farm with Kelly Brannan: Alum Supports Research in Salisbury

Kelly Brannan works for NCDA&CS, but she's definitely part of the PDPS family. Read how this two-time alum describes how her work makes research happen.