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Breaking Berry Boundaries

Fall 2024

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Aug 16, 2024

Fall 2024 Print Edition

Read our full print edition, including a letter from Dean Fox and features on two new members of the CALS leadership team. Dive into all the graphics, photos, and special details only available in print. Now available online in an accessible format. 
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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

Future-proof Farming Starts with Fiber

A group of dedicated people across the state are bringing high-speed internet and advanced AI technology to our research stations and field labs in a collaborative effort to move our food system into the future. 
Joseph Gakpo standing in front of the NC State Agricultural and Human Sciences sign

Aug 16, 2024

Advancing Agriculture

With a background in journalism and a passion for agricultural development, doctoral student Joseph Gakpo hopes to leverage his education to make a difference in his native Ghana. 
Gaebryl Vives

Aug 16, 2024

I Am CALS: Gaebryl Vives

Agricultural science student Gaebryl Vives has found a growing purpose working as a program assistant at NC State Extension’s Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which provides fresh produce to people facing food insecurity. 
Steve Frank holding a tree branch

Aug 16, 2024

Pinpointing Pests

Entomologist Steve Frank’s passion for problem-solving helps shape future scientists and urban forests, ensuring that cities will continue to benefit from the shade and beauty of healthy trees. 
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Aug 16, 2024

Digging In

A 20-year partnership with Agri-Waste Technology has helped NC State soil science students get the lay of the land through hands-on experience. 
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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. 
Weilong He standing in front of computers.

Aug 16, 2024

Growing Technology

With support from the Trolinder graduate student endowment, Weilong He hopes to use machine learning to help breeders more efficiently assess the health of plants and troubleshoot problems for farmers. 
Cal Lewis standing in a polytunnel filled with raspberry plants

Aug 16, 2024

Breaking Berry Boundaries

Horticultural science alumnus Cal Lewis is leading the way for raspberry growers in North Carolina thanks to a partnership with NC State Extension.