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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · 16d

In the inaugural episode of The Dean’s Den, CALS Dean Garey Fox and @ncstate.bsky.social Chancellor Kevin Howell sat down to talk about their experiences visiting Extension centers this summer and witnessing the impact of NC State Extension.

🎥 Check out the full episode: ncst.at/TgnT50X3IOC

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · 26d

From the City of Oaks to every corner of the state, we're proud to call North Carolina home. 🐺🏡 Happy 919 Day, Wolfpack.

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NC State University @ncstate.bsky.social · 29d

Today is a scheduled Wellness Day at NC State. There will be no classes held, and the Wolfpack community is encouraged to use the time to reflect on their health and well-being.

Learn more: ncst.at/YGRn50WXsJe

The sky and clouds are reflected in the water at Lake Raleigh on NC State's Centennial Campus.

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · 29d

NC State graduate student Steve Amerige is combining his 40 years in software development with his lifelong love of plants. 💻🌱 Amerige is pursuing a doctorate in crop science with an eye toward helping advance the next wave of ag tech.

Read his story: ncst.at/sSCL50WXGGN

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Sep 8

We've got your next morning read: The Fall 2025 CALS Magazine is here! ☕️🗞️

Check out our newest issue to see the CALS community at work, in the classroom, in the lab, in the field and in communities across North Carolina.

Read the Fall 2025 issue: ncst.at/xYIj50WTyQE

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Sep 4

Entrepreneurs are turning ideas into agricultural solutions through the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative's Seed2Grow program. 🌱

The program offers resources for researchers who want to create a startup, helping ensure that NC State discoveries benefit farmers and consumers.

🔗: ncst.at/hMB150WRyNK

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Sep 3

An NC State professor is working to turn agricultural waste into a value-added product. 💡

Praveen Kolar spent three months in Italy studying how to transform rice husk into biochar to power capacitors in energy storage devices. Read about his work: ncst.at/nA8B50WQKV1

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Aug 29

A science you can eat? We’ve got the recipe. 🍽️ @ncstate.bsky.social professor Gabriel Keith Harris explains the flavorful field of food science.

Learn more about the exciting, lucrative and job-secure careers you can pursue with a food science degree from NC State: ncst.at/hfws50WOkaM

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Aug 28

From an NC State graduate student to a world-renowned scientist, Rodolphe Barrangou is now being recognized with a 2025 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award. 🏆

Read about his journey and impact: ncst.at/WoRk50WNUbf

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Aug 27

It’s a new academic year, and we’re here to support our CALS Pack every step of the way. 🎥 Hear from CALS Dean Garey Fox with a back-to-school message.

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Aug 25

A resurgence of the New World screwworm, a blowfly that feeds on living animal tissue, has livestock producers on edge. 🪰 Hear from NC State entomologist Maxwell Scott on genetic approaches under development to eradicate the parasite: ncst.at/V8AO50WLIIT

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NC State Innovation & Entrepreneurship @ncstateent.bsky.social · Aug 25

The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative helps entrepreneurs who want to turn scientific ideas into real-world #agricultural solutions through the Seed2Grow program.

As the first business graduates from the program, more are already in the pipeline.

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Growing N.C. Agriculture, One Startup at a Time

Through its Seed2Grow program, the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative helps budding entrepreneurs who want to turn scientific ideas into real-world agricultural solutions.

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Aug 20

@ncstate.bsky.social horticultural scientist Ricardo Hernandez is taking a decade of research to the next level with his new startup, Rooted-in-tech. 🌱 The company develops seedlings that are tailored to growers' needs — helping them reduce risk and increase yield.

🔗: ncst.at/5aTn50WJeSN

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NC State University @ncstate.bsky.social · Aug 18

Happy first day of classes, Wolfpack! 📚🐺 Kick off the fall semester with a special message from Chancellor Kevin Howell.

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Aug 18

Here’s to the start of a great semester. ☀️ Happy first day of classes, Wolfpack.

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NC State University @ncstate.bsky.social · Aug 13

The New World screwworm, a parasite, feeds on living tissue in livestock — and its recent resurgence has livestock producers on edge. We asked @ncstatecals.bsky.social entomologist Maxwell Scott to provide insight on efforts to eradicate the screwworm. #ThinkAndDo ncst.at/sCTP50WFbpO

What To Know About the New World Screwworm

NC State University entomologist Maxwell Scott discusses efforts to eradicate the New World screwworm and new genetic approaches under development for controlling the parasite, which feeds on living t...

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Aug 13

It’s time to welcome the CALS Pack home. 🐺🏡 From New Student Convocation to Packapalooza, there are dozens of events happening during #NCStateWWW to help kick off an incredible semester.

📆: Check out the schedule of events, going on from Aug. 14–28: ncst.at/blh650WFxz0

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Jul 30

Calling all CALS alumni: Help inspire the next generation by joining the CALS Alumni for Student Success Program. ✨ Through career coaching or recruiting, your mentorship will make a lasting impact on CALS students.

Apply today: ncst.at/mAV750WxnLL

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Jul 29

A second summer internship at Labcorp is laying a foundation for a thriving career in gene therapy for biochemistry major Erikson Allen. 🔬

Read about his internship experience: ncst.at/xa7G50Wx4Zm

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Jul 24

Congratulations to Hudson Ashrafi, associate professor of horticultural science, for being named a 2025-26 U.S. Fulbright Scholar! 🎉

Read more about the award, and the three other NC State faculty named: ncst.at/98qN50Wv07R

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Jul 23

Pulling ahead of the competition is all in a day’s work for the NC State Pack Pullers. 🥇🚜

The team won first place for the second year in a row at the @asabe.bsky.social International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. Stop by Patterson Hall to check out the tractor!

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Jul 17

David Monks has been announced as the associate dean and director of NC State Extension, effective Aug. 1, 2025.

Monks has served as co-interim director since September 2024 and brings over three decades of leadership experience to the role. Learn more: ncst.at/NJIz50Wra5f

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Jul 16

So, how healthy are peaches, really? 🍑 NC State professor Mary Ann Lila spoke to The New York Times recently about the nutrients in peaches and the best way to eat them to maximize health benefits.

📰 Read all about it in The New York Times.

How Healthy Are Peaches?

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Jul 14

North Carolina's green industry is thriving, with an economic impact of $15.8 billion in 2023, according to a new report by NC State researchers. 🪴

Read more about it: ncst.at/3nzU50WpA9i

Hanging baskets at Rockwell Farms ready to head to stores across North Carolina.

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences @ncstatecals.bsky.social · Jul 8

At NC State, we are always moo-ved by cows, but especially on #NationalCowAppreciationDay. 🐮