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I AM CALS: Tracy Taylor

NC State Extension

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Aug 15, 2025

Recovery to Resilience

Hurricane Helene forever changed the landscape of western North Carolina, but the region is rebounding with help from NC State Extension. 
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Aug 15, 2025

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Global Changemakers

The North Carolina Youth Institute, hosted at NC State, offers high school students a chance to dig into challenges related to food and agriculture to inspire the next generation of innovators. 
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. 
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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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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. 
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Aug 16, 2024

Extension Celebrates More Than a Century of Service

Branching out from its agricultural roots, but remaining true to its historical mission, Extension has also evolved to address an array of modern issues. 

Oct 18, 2023

Taking 4-H for a Spin

4-H’ers can pursue passions from improv to IT in short-term special interest or spin clubs across the state. 
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Oct 18, 2023

By Farmers, For Everyone

Sanford's Gross Farms draws seasonal visitors who are eager to pick berries or pumpkins as they enjoy a mini-getaway through agritourism. 
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Apr 17, 2023

The Changemakers

NC State’s Terri Long, Marvin Moncada and Kenny Sherin are creating life- and industry-altering change. Close the digital divide, shuck stereotypes for plant scientists and age liquor at a breakneck speed–all in a day’s work for these changemakers. Learn what’s next. 
Tracy Taylor

Nov 7, 2022

I AM CALS: Tracy Taylor

Tracy Taylor had big shoes to fill when he became Upper Mountain Research Station superintendent. Like his grandfather before him, he’s guiding the station in directions that meet farmers’ ever-changing needs.