March 2013

Mar 22, 2013

N.C. Research Campus Catalyst Group Symposium (April 15, 2013)

The N.C. Research Campus Catalyst Group is hosting a campus-wide research symposium on Monday, April 15, 2013. The event will feature guest speaker Dr. John Finley (USDA-ARS), a poster contest and panel discussions. 

Mar 14, 2013

Agbiosciences drive economic growth, job creation in the Southern U.S.

Amid news of a still sputtering U.S. economic recovery, a report shows the nation’s agbioscience industries are growing, especially in the South. According to the study, agriculture, forestry and fisheries production generates $240 billion in regional economic activity within the Southern region and supports over 2.2 million jobs. 

Mar 7, 2013

PHHI Scientists, FDA Partner on New Standards for Salmonella-free Tomatoes

Scientists with N.C. State's Plants for Human Health Institute are collaborating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on a joint project to establish new standards to prevent Salmonella contamination of tomatoes. 

Mar 4, 2013

Roots & Shoots, Pods & Bods: Lesser Known Vegetables for Your Health (April 12, 2013)

The Plants for Human Health Institute and A.L. Brown High School will coordinate a vegetable tasting at the Rowan Cabarrus Community College building on the N.C. Research Campus on April 12, 2013. The event is part of the N.C. Science Festival. 

Mar 4, 2013

N.C. State, UT Scientists Secure $2M to Improve Produce Safety

Partnering to Improve Organic Produce Safety – Naturally