WHAT’S NEXT . . . AND At CALS, the unknown is an opportunity. We see global challenges as solvable — and we seek the opportunities hidden inside those challenges. Whether you’re a grower or a scientist, an academic or an entrepreneur, the most important question you can ask yourself is what’s ahead. The future is, by definition, uncertain. This can be the source of much anxiety — but also much excitement. Here at the College of Agriculture and Life Science at NC State University, we work every day to help define that future and grow prosperity in our state, nation and world. We grow talent through top-notch education and outreach, out in our communities and right here on campus. We grow solutions, developed by faculty and student research in the lab and through Extension agents and specialists out in the field. These solutions lead to growth in our communities and economies across the state, and a positive future for all. On these pages, you’ll hear from some of the smartest people on campus and across North Carolina with their take on what’s next for everything from gene editing to youth development to the latest CALS initiatives. Because the most important thing to us is to grow North Carolina for its best possible future.
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