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Spring 2023: Powering Positive Change
Impactful stories. Groundbreaking discoveries. Engaged communities.
Where City Meets Farm: The True Value of a Landmark Field Lab
In the midst of Raleigh’s urban sprawl, the Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab remains an active research farm for NC State and a critical resource for North Carolina’s largest industry.
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From the Archives: A Barrier-Breaking Advocate for Equality and Education
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