CALS Research
Food Security Is National Security
Our Path to Discovery
At the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, we ask a lot of questions. But we don’t stop there: Our search for answers is relentless.
The North Carolina Agriculture Research Service (NCARS) at CALS has the complete ecosystem for agriculture and life sciences innovation. In labs on campus and across North Carolina, our faculty and students take on big questions – including how to ensure food security, improve efficiency in global food production and prepare for changing climates – and develop meaningful solutions.
CALS Research Ecosystem
A Statewide Impact
CALS research is present across the state, with NC State Extension units in every county and 18 agricultural research stations covering more than 19,000 acres. In labs on campus and across North Carolina, our faculty and students take on big questions and develop meaningful solutions. Our Extension agents take those answers into the field and test them, giving our researchers essential insights into refining their discoveries.
2025-2026 Research By the Numbers
$105M+
Grants Awarded Across 603 Grants
78
New Commercialization Agreements
53
Intellectual Property Disclosures
24
New Patents Issued
16
Plant Varieties Released
$3.76M
Total Royalties
Where City Meets Farm: The True Value of a Landmark Field Lab
NCARS Team
Associate Dean for Research and Director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NCARS)
919-513-4295 [email protected]
Associate Director of North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NCARS); Director of Research Stations
919-515-4059 [email protected]
