CALS Weekly - Oct. 31, 2024
NC State - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Weekly at a Glance
?? Disaster Support for Kids: Licensed therapist Sudha Sankar, an NC State faculty member in relationship education, shares ways to support children following Hurricane Helene's impact in western North Carolina.
?? Turkey Health: NC State poultry researcher Allison Pullin shared findings about how light and darkness affect turkeys with Modern Poultry.
?? Food Safety Update: NC State food safety expert Ben Chapman explains contamination and health effects of E. coli, the cause of a recent outbreak linked to slivered onions in McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
?? Agritourism Effects: A farmer, NC State tourism expert and local official discuss how hurricane damage is?impacting?agritourism in western North Carolina this fall.
Three Tales of Haunted Hives?
Discover the three spooky enemies of the western honey bee, including zombifying parasites, mummifying fungi and vampire mites. ? ?
Learn About Farmer and Rural Mental Health Resources
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, farmers in the region are left picking up the pieces — physically and psychologically. The NC Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network can provide resources and support during these tough times.?
Creating Cutting-Edge Ag Tech
Nearly 50 NC State University undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars recently competed in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s fourth annual Hackathon, taking on real-world agricultural technology challenges with an eye toward the future. ?
Fishing for a New Sausage Recipe
A new recipe for boudin, a beloved Louisiana sausage, calls for smoked salmon and expertise from seafood scientists with NC State University. ?
Moonlight in the Garden
Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the JC Raulston Arboretum after dark with Moonlight in the Garden. The arboretum will open six evenings in November for you, your family and friends to explore this nighttime wonder. ?
?? : Nov. 2, Nov. 8-9 and Nov. 14-16, 2024? ?
?? :? JC Raulston Arboretum
Editor's Pick
North Carolina 4-H Grows Future Voters ?
In more than two dozen counties across North Carolina, kids ages 5-17 are joining their parents and neighbors in voting for their preferred candidates this year through the Kids Voting North Carolina program.??
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!