NC State Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences

10/19/2026

🎡🥒 There’s more to the N.C. State Fair’s award-winning jams, jellies and pickles than meets the eye!

Behind the scenes, NC State’s Safe Plates team plays an important role in judging the fair’s preserved foods competition, ensuring entries meet food safety and quality standards before taste-testing begins.

For nearly a decade, Candice Christian has helped evaluate these homemade creations, combining food safety science with an appreciation for the passion and craftsmanship of North Carolina’s home canners.

🏅 The next time you see a blue-ribbon jar at the fair, remember there’s a whole lot of science and heart sealed under that lid!

🔗 Read more about the Safe Plates team’s behind-the-scenes work: https://ow.ly/VbzI50ZYuQT

Behind the ribbon-winning jams and prize pickles at the North Carolina State Fair is a team of dedicated food safety experts from NC State tasked with leading the annual preserved foods competition and ensuring every jar gets a fair shake.

10/18/2026

🌱 Exploring your options for a master’s degree?

NC State’s Extension Education master’s program offers opportunities for students to expand their knowledge, develop valuable skills and prepare for careers in education and outreach.

Learn more about the program and what it has to offer in this video!

10/17/2026

🎉 We're excited to introduce our next three 2026–2027 AHS Ambassadors: Lauren, Alan and Chelsea!

Our ambassadors play an important role in connecting with prospective and current students, engaging with alumni and representing the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences.

Join us in celebrating these student leaders as they take on another year of service and Wolfpack spirit! 🐺

10/16/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟
It is time for our staff spotlight! This month, we are highlighting Carla Dockery, Programmatic Supervisor for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)! 🍎

Swipe to learn more about Carla Dockery, what her job entails, her best advice for someone beginning their career, and her professional growth!

10/15/2026

🎡 The N.C. State Fair is a tradition that brings generations of North Carolinians together, and for FFA and 4-H members, it's an opportunity to see months of hard work pay off!

From showcasing livestock and agricultural projects to participating in competitions, FFA and 4-H members bring their knowledge, dedication and passion for agriculture to the fair each year.

These experiences go far beyond the fairgrounds, helping young people develop confidence, leadership skills and a lifelong connection to agriculture and their communities.

🐺❤️ Learn more about how NC State's CALS is celebrating this annual tradition!

🔗 https://ow.ly/SMNv50ZXNBq

10/13/2026

A little knowledge and a helping hand can go a long way!

From cooking demonstrations to nutrition education, NC State Extension Master Food Volunteers are helping bring valuable resources to communities across North Carolina.

But what makes this program so special? Learn more about the people behind the impact and the difference they're making!

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/yOcG50ZX1sY

10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers Day! 🌾🚜

Today, we’re taking a moment to recognize the farmers and ranchers who work every day to provide the food, fiber and resources our communities depend on. Their dedication to agriculture, their land and their communities helps keep North Carolina and the world moving forward.

Join us in thanking a farmer today! 🌱

10/10/2026

🇪🇸 Spend Maymester 2027 in Spain!

Join us May 22–June 5 for Spain: Culture & Community Engagement in Barcelona and the Camino de Santiago, an immersive study abroad experience open to undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines.

Students will spend two weeks engaging in hands-on community projects with local youth in Barcelona, exploring iconic cultural sites and walking a 60-mile section of the historic Camino de Santiago. Along the way, they’ll build intercultural skills and explore education, youth and community issues from a global perspective.

💰 And thanks to Packways Student Enrichment funding, 100% of lodging and major cultural excursions are covered! The program cost is $1,800, with additional study abroad scholarships available.

📅 Want to learn more? Attend a virtual information session:
➡️ Oct. 12 at 5 p.m.
➡️ Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.

Applications are open now! Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/pm1450ZVe3K

10/09/2026

🐺🎓 From AHS to Career: Kristen Taber

We're excited to launch our new alumni spotlight series, From AHS to Career! 🌟 Throughout this series, we'll highlight the diverse career paths of our alumni and how they're using their NC State education to make an impact.

First up is Kristen Taber, a two-time Wolfpack alumna who earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Extension education. Today, Kristen is the founder and CEO of Tabletop Media Group!

Her journey showcases the many opportunities an AHS degree can open up and how the knowledge, skills and experiences gained at NC State can help shape a meaningful career.

❤️🐺 Once part of the Pack, always part of the Pack!

10/08/2026

🌱 Applications are open for Farm to Classroom!

High school science educators are invited to take learning beyond the classroom with Farm to Classroom, an immersive professional development experience connecting science, agriculture and real-world learning.

Participants will explore North Carolina agriculture, connect with NC State researchers and industry professionals, and gain hands-on ideas and resources they can bring back to their students.

📅 Applications are due Jan. 3!

Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/q9Bt50ZTje3

Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with a science educator!