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News and Notes: July 2023

July 25, 2023

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Dean Ahmedna named to Business N.C.’s Power List

Mohamed Ahmedna, Ph.D.

Mohamed Ahmedna, dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, has been named to Business N.C. magazine’s Power List in the agricultural area. The magazine lists N.C.’s most influential leaders in such categories as agriculture, economic development, life sciences, health care, media and communication, transportation and more.

This issue marks the first time an Aggie agriculturalist has appeared in the feature.

Aggie student featured on Indianapolis newscast

Agribusiness and food industry management major Jayden Turner was featured on Indianapolis TV station WRTV for helping to arrange a community dinner to address food insecurity.

Turner has been an intern at Hatch for Hunger, a nonprofit that works to deliver fresh protein to food-insecure areas.

Watch the broadcast here:

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/nonprofits-host-community-dinner-to-help-address-food-insecurity-in-indianapolis

Fashion professor shares “What HBCUs Need” at fashion summit

Devona Dixon

Devona Dixon, Ph.D. , had a “fireside chat” with moderator D’Shonda Brown as part of a summit organized by Harlem’s Fashion Row. Here’s the story:

https://fashionista.com/2023/06/hbcus-fashion-industry-needs-professor-summit

Dean discusses SAPLINGS grant on WFMY

Mohamed Ahmedna, Ph.D.

Dean Ahmedna appeared on WFMY News 2, educating viewers about SAPLINGS, the CAES’s $18.1 million project to build, and sustain, students’ interest and participation in agriculture as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new initiative, “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals (NEXTGEN.)”

The project, fittingly called SAPLINGS (System Approach to Promote Learning and Innovation for the Next GenerationS), is designed to grow the number of underrepresented minority students in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences. It will involve faculty and staff from each department of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and specialists with Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T.

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/education/nc-at-works-to-improve-diversity-in-agriculture-increasing-students-in-food-and-agriculture/83-7ceb874e-81a5-478c-8837-79982b43d400

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Troxler Shares Vision for Future of American Agriculture

Troxler Shares Vision for Future of American Agriculture

U.S. agriculture faces serious challenges from climate change, trade issues and the pandemic, but we can stay ahead of these issues by adopting a forward focus, N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler told his audience of students and faculty in a recent virtual forum with the CAES.
CAES Alumni, Zanethia Barnett

CAES Alumni, Zanethia Barnett

A freshwater stream full of crayfish may make some think of a tasty meal. To Zanethia Barnett, Ph.D., a research fisheries biologist with the USDA’s Forest Service, it means a healthy ecosystem. An important food source for larger fish, crayfish can be indicators of good water quality and biodiversity.
CAES faculty will help lead new NIFA 1890 Center of Excellence for nutrition

CAES faculty will help lead new NIFA 1890 Center of Excellence for nutrition

CAES faculty will help to lead an 1890 Center of Excellence for Nutrition, Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life, a new, virtual center based at Southern University and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Plasticulture Rental Program Helps NC Small Farmers Increase Yields, Profits, and More

Plasticulture Rental Program Helps NC Small Farmers Increase Yields, Profits, and More

GREENSBORO, NC - Using plasticulture in production agriculture has been proven to increase yields and extend the growing season for small farmers.
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