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Prestage Department of Poultry Science Begins Search for Next Department Head
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science seeks an innovative leader with a vision to guide our dynamic multidisciplinary department as we develop science-based solutions for today's poultry industry and future generations.
I AM CALS: Dannica Wall
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences staff member Dannica Wall made history this spring when she became the first Black female to earn a Ph.D. from the Prestage Department of Poultry Science.
NCDA&CS Hosts the 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show, Keeps Safety in Mind
Even in a year full of challenges, North Carolina youth make us proud! Watch our highlights video of the 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show and see who took honors in each class.
Batting 1000: Feed Milling Awarded Third DELTA Grant
DELTA Grants has announced the 2020-2021 awardees and there are a couple of familiar faces on the list. It’s grants, not baseball, but power hitters Adam Fahrenholz and Marissa Herchler are batting a thousand.
A Sheep-ish Exit: Dan Campeau Retires, Keeps Raising Livestock
In December, NC State Extension and PDPS said goodbye to Dan Campeau, as he retired after 32 years with Extension. He's staying busy, though: we caught up with Dan at his 90-acre sheep farm near Pittsboro, N.C.
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.
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).
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!
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.
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.