NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

At NC State CALS, we make our mark on every corner of North Carolina. 📍 By #GivingPack to CALS on NC State Day of Giving on March 25, you help us grow the future of ag and life sciences not just in Raleigh, but across our entire state and beyond. 🔗: ncst.at/hH9V50Yw06k

John Bowen propagates potential as an NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteer, and he's #GivingPack to the beloved gardening program on NC State Day of Giving on March 25. 🌱 Read his story, and learn how you can make your mark on the program: ncst.at/hMPL50Yx148

Some snapshots of our Ag Awareness Week campus celebrities. 🐑☺️🐄

Ahead of NC State Day of Giving, double CALS alumna Nicole Youngblood reflects on the importance of staying connected, showing up for CALS and giving back. 📍 Read her story, and learn how you can make your mark on CALS this Day of Giving: ncst.at/6kEC50YtLlZ

Welcome to The Dean's Den, Tim Kelliher. 🌱🧬 🎥 Dean Garey Fox sits down with Kelliher, director of NC State's new Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture, in our latest episode to talk about how the GEC is accelerating food security solutions: ncst.at/jiJL50YstHo

Mark your calendars: Ag Awareness Week is almost here! 🌾🐮📆 From March 9-12, agriculture will take center stage on campus when agricultural honors fraternity Alpha Zeta hosts its annual Ag Awareness Week. Learn more about the event: ncst.at/APS550YqnPw

Even if it’s fake spring, we’ll take it. 🌤️

At the HOT Jobs+Internships Fair yesterday, NC State students connected and networked with dozens of top employers in the agriculture, life sciences and natural resources industries. 💼 Thank you to the employers and students who attended and made this event a great success!

The HOT Jobs+Internships Fair is happening now! Come connect with dozens of top employers in the ag, life sciences and natural resources fields. 💼 📍: Talley Ballroom ⏰: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jason Gipe has been named assistant dean of philanthropy for NC State CALS and president of the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation. Gipe has spent the past several years in key advancement leadership roles within CALS. Learn more about him: ncst.at/eUfZ50YokQm

Amy Grunden has been named associate dean for research and director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NCARS) at NC State CALS, effective March 10. Grunden has served in NCARS leadership roles for several years. Learn more about her: ncst.at/8M1q50YojgR

The intersection of AI and ag is coming to NC State! 🦾🌱 NC State will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference, bringing together the nation's brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector. Register today: ncst.at/4geZ50YngmL

It's almost time to make your mark. 📍 On NC State Day of Giving on March 25, you can help CALS grow the future of agriculture and life sciences. Save the date to join the #GivingPack: ncst.at/ykmY50Ym41E

Coming soon to a mailbox near you. 📬 We can’t wait to welcome the newest members of the CALS Pack home!

Lina Quesada-Ocampo has been named the new executive director of the IR-4 Project, effective March 9. Quesada-Ocampo brings over 15 years of experience in applied pest management research and Extension work to the role. Read about her and the appointment: ncst.at/fWJI50YkrYn

A true Wolfpack love story started in the NC State dairy barn. ❤️🐄 NC State alumni Christina and Casey Phillips met as undergraduates working at the barn. Both were North Carolinians with a strong interest in animals. Learn about their love story: ncst.at/ESMv50Yfjgg

From supporting your academic goals to helping you build lifelong connections, NC State has made its mark on you.💥 📍NC State Day of Giving is March 25. Make your mark by #GivingPack. 🔗 ncst.at/mHwp50Ye6as

The intersection of AI and ag is coming to NC State! 🦾🌱 NC State will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference, bringing together the nation's brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector. Register today: ncst.at/Xhmx50Ye1Pw

Nine CALS faculty have received research grants from @NCAgriculture to grow North Carolina agriculture. 💰🌱 The grants help researchers identify potential new crops, value-added products and agricultural innovations. Read about the projects: ncst.at/WNar50YcvW9

📢 Calling all ag, life sciences and natural resources employers! 📢 Looking for summer talent? Meet 400+ qualified NC State students at the 2026 HOT Jobs+Internships Fair. 🔥💼 Register now as an employer: ncst.at/1LN650YcuKr