Dee Shore, Author at CALS Magazine

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Aug 16, 2024

On the Shoulders of Giants

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences has a rich 100-year history of growing agricultural and environmental sciences, but it is firmly focused on the future.

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Aug 16, 2024

Generators of Knowledge

From its earliest beginnings, the Prestage Department of Poultry Science has helped the state’s poultry industry grow and thrive.

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Apr 17, 2023

CALS Strategic Plan: Growing Our Future

A new strategic plan will guide CALS efforts through 2030.

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Apr 17, 2023

From the Archives: A Barrier-Breaking Advocate for Equality and Education

A new building perpetuates the legacy of Bonnie Davis, Orange County’s first Black home demonstration agent and a force for greater equity, justice and human rights.

Ruth Fitzgerald holds a guide to NC Peanuts

Nov 7, 2022

Training Tomorrow’s Ag Communicators

CALS partners with industry and two other colleges to prepare a new generation with the skills to demystify issues surrounding food and fiber.

Sep 29, 2021

CALS International Programs Partners for Our Planet’s Progress

Connecting scientists on six continents, international research is yielding results with insects, nutrition and even dogwood, North Carolina’s state flower.

Sep 28, 2021

I AM CALS: Rick Brandenburg Serves Farmers in N.C., 50 Countries

After 38 years, an expert on pests in peanuts and turf finds international work more rewarding than ever. And he’s still learning.