Food

Mar 20, 2025

‘You Can Always Give Back’: Pitching In To Keep the Pack Fed

Suzanne Williams grew up in Nova Scotia, among the hardworking people of Canada’s east coast. That’s where she learned the importance of creating a thriving community. “Where I grew up, everybody took care of everybody,” Williams says. “It doesn’t have to be any great initiative; it’s just, if I have a little extra, I’ll give…

Mar 19, 2025

Keeping Up the Pace: Six Generations of Family Farming

Sixth-generation farmers Michelle Pace Davis and Josie Pace, both of whom have ties to NC State and CALS, are carrying their family’s agricultural legacy into the future.

Mar 14, 2025

Hands-on Research in Malawi Influences Student Perspectives and Learning

The trip, which was funded by the National Science Foundation, allowed students to get hands-on research experience on water, sanitation and hygiene needs of underserved populations.

Mar 14, 2025

Piecing Together the Protein Puzzle

Engineers, scientists, farmers, chefs and other stakeholders are investing more resources into alternative proteins, an emerging sector that shows promise as a supplement to traditional agriculture.

Mar 11, 2025

Mark Your Calendar for Ag Awareness Week

Don’t miss cows, goats and all things agriculture during Ag Awareness Week March 17-20 hosted by NC State’s agricultural honors fraternity Alpha Zeta.

Mar 6, 2025

Optimizing Corn Production for Greater Efficiency

CALS researchers are digging in to find a way to grow corn that uses less fertilizer, aiming to save farmers time and money while also reducing nitrogen waste in the environment.

Feb 26, 2025

Blooms of Spring Kick Off Helene Recovery

North Carolina’s apple crop, the seventh largest in the nation, suffered a severe blow in the aftermath of September’s Hurricane Helene, losing about 20% of its annual production. Growers are now preparing for the next phase of recovery as spring approaches.

Feb 20, 2025

New Technique Aims to Make Food Deliveries More Efficient

The technique develops optimized delivery routes to make food delivery faster and more fuel efficient.

Feb 18, 2025

With a Little More Kindness

New food truck helps Maggie Kane ’13 extend her mission of bringing good food and community to people, regardless of their means.

Feb 18, 2025

Home Grown

The Agroecology Education Farm is a place where crops — and possibilities — flourish.