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November 2024

Ag Day 2024: Celebrating the 'A' in A&T

Interim Dean Shirley Hymon-Parker, of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, joins Grant Ozipko and Carroll Moseley of Syngenta US in awarding sophomore Nina Story with the 2024 Ag Day Scholarship. Story is a track and field athlete and an animal sciences major. The image shows a group of four people standing outside a stadium. Two women and two men are holding a large check. The check is made out to Nina Story for $2,500.00 for the Ag Day Scholarship. The check is dated November 2, 2024. The people are smiling and appear to be happy. The stadium scoreboard in the background shows a football game in progress. The image captures a moment of celebration and achievement.

N.C. A&T joined with N.C. A&T Athletics, the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and Syngenta US to celebrate Ag Day during the Nov. 2 home football game against William & Mary. Friends, fans and faculty of the college turned out for a tailgate and the presentation of the 2024 Ag Day Scholarship to animal sciences major Nina Story of Atlanta.

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Why Celebrate the ‘A’ In A&T?

The caption reads: A student makes a connection with one of the recruiters during Ag Awareness Day at the University Farm Pavilion. The career fair gave students a chance to network and job hunt. The image displays a young woman in a black sweater shaking hands with an older man in a blue shirt. The woman has long black hair and is smiling. The man has a serious expression on his face. They are standing at a table with a blue tablecloth, surrounded by other people. There are several cups and some snacks on the table.

Students Connect with Industry at Third Ag Awareness Day

Syngenta, PepsiCo Inc., N.C. Farm Credit Council, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Kerry Industries, Farm Bureau and NC Electric Cooperatives all brought representatives to the third Ag Awareness Day event.

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The caption reads: Ph.D. student Will Lashley shows Ginger Field Day attendees around a high tunnel full of growing ginger plants on the University Farm. N.C. A&T’s team is studying ginger propagation in high tunnels, in wooded areas, through tissue cultures and under artificial color shade. The image displays a group of people standing in a large greenhouse, surrounded by rows of green plants. The greenhouse has a white plastic roof and metal frame. The people are looking at the plants, and some are talking to each other. There are also some people standing outside the greenhouse, looking in. The ground is dirt, and the plants are growing in rows. The sun is shining brightly, and the sky is blue. The people are wearing casual clothing. The scene is peaceful and serene. The image captures a moment of learning and observation, highlighting the importance of agricultural practices and the connection between people and the natural world.

From High Tunnels to Hot Cocoa: Versatile Ginger Has a Field Day

Ginger researchers in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences offered growing tips and market opportunities for small-scale producers during the first annual Ginger Production Field Day.

How to Grow Ginger. Part 1 of 4. Traditional vs Tissue Culture

How to Grow Ginger. Part 2 of 4. High Tunnel Production

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The image shows a group of people gathered around a table, clapping and smiling at a rewards event for "Small Farms Week" hosted by NC Cooperative Extension. Small Farms Week 2025 is focused on "Next Gen Agriculture."

Mon. 24 - Kickoff in Warren County

Tues. 25 - Educational forums, N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion

Wed. 25 - Donor recognition; Small Farms Week luncheon

Fri. 28 - Closing in Cumberland County

*Check your county offices for programming on other days!

Visit our website for more information: https://www.itzy.io/sfw2025

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Small Farms Week 2025 to Explore the Next Generation of Agriculture

With the theme “Next Gen Agriculture,” Small Farms Week 2025 will look at new technologies and new farming practices designed for environmental sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.

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The image is a promotional poster for "Small Farms Week," an event celebrating small-scale farmers and their contributions to the community. The poster encourages viewers to "Help Grow the Program that Gives So Much to Farmers!" by making a donation. The poster includes a QR code for making a donation and features the logos of the organizations involved, N.C. A&T State University and Cooperative Extension. The event is scheduled for March 23-29, 2025 and is described as a celebration of small-scale farmers, providing them with skill-building workshops and opportunities to connect with each other and with the Cooperative Extension. The poster conveys a sense of community and highlights the importance of supporting local farms. The image is bright and inviting, showcasing the fresh produce and the friendly faces of the women involved.Two women, one wearing a white shirt with a blue overall, the other wearing a pink shirt, are carrying crates of fresh produce. The woman in the overall is holding a black crate filled with leafy greens, while the woman in the pink shirt is holding a brown cardboard box filled with similar leafy greens.

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Ghana - Professor Yeboah works with limited-resource farmers all over the world

Farmers Helping Farmers: Grant to Build Online Assistance Network

Agribusiness Professor Osei-Agyemang Yeboah will use a new USDA grant to build a peer-to-peer technical assistance platform for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers.

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The caption reads: Soil scientist Biswanath Dari, Ph.D. will lead N.C. A&T’s participation in a project to improve soil health, which seeks to improve organic crop yields while mitigating the effects of climate change. A man with a short beard and a blue and white striped shirt is examining a clump of grass and dirt in his hand. He is looking intently at the soil, which is full of roots and blades of grass. The man is squatting, and his yellow pants are visible in the bottom left corner of the image. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a grassy field or park. The image shows a man studying the soil as part of a scientific experiment or research project. He is interested in the health and growth of the soil. The image evokes a sense of curiosity, observation, and careful examination of the natural world.

$1 Million to Grow Organic Fertilizer Study with N.C. State

“Climate change is happening, as shown by recent extreme flooding and record-high global temperatures,” said Biswanath Dari, Ph.D. “With this project, we are trying to determine if weathered rock, a potential climate-smart fertilizer source, can give farmers an organic alternative to fertilizer."

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The caption reads: Mulumebet Worku, Ph.D., works with a student in the Laboratory for Studies in Animal Genomic Diversity at N.C. A&T. She is using data to investigate natural supplements that can be used to mitigate parasitic infections in small ruminants. The image shows two women in lab coats examining a sample in a lab. The scene shows several other scientific professionals busy working. The woman in the white lab coats appears to be supervising the younger woman in the blue lab coat. Their expressions are serious and hopeful as they examine the sample together.

Animal Geneticist Using AI to Boost Sheep, Goat Health

In the tech hub of Research Triangle Park, the phrase "artificial intelligence" conjures images of advanced algorithms. In East Greensboro, N.C. A&T is applying AI in a practical way to control internal parasites in small ruminants.

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The caption reads: Farm safety expert Jimo Ibrahim, Ph.D., chats with two of the attendees at Cooperative Extension’s first Regional Small Farms Conference. Experts and growers from Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina came together to create, and attend, the conference.The image shows three people stand in a garden setting, engaged in conversation. The man on the left, wearing a red shirt and khaki pants, listens intently as the man in the middle, dressed in a blue blazer and blue shirt, speaks while holding a camera. The woman on the right, wearing a pink floral blouse and a wide-brimmed hat, examines a small yellow flower. The scene is a mix of casual and formal, with the men's attire suggesting a professional setting, while the woman's outfit is more relaxed. The background features a bustling garden filled with various plants and trees, suggesting a lively outdoor event or gathering. The overall ambiance is one of casual conversation amidst a vibrant environment.

Regional Small Farms Conference Helps Farmers Grow Their Knowledge

More than 130 guests gathered from across three states to share their expertise, and experience, at N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension’s first Regional Small Farms Conference at the University Farm Pavilion this fall.

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News & Notes

Gamma Sigma Delta Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The celebration included the induction of the chapter’s 23 newest members as well as a panel discussion on diversity in agriculture, featuring CAES professors Kenrett Jefferson-Moore, Ph.D., and Leonard Williams, Ph.D., SAS Director of Crop Science John Gottula, Ph.D., and Regional Extension Director Shannon Wiley, Ph.D.

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