@NCStateHort

Advancing plants with @NCStateCALS.

 Raleigh, NC
go.ncsu.edu/hort
Joined April 2013
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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
American Floral Endowment@FloralEndowmentOct 11
What does AI mean for the future of cut flower production? In this clip from our August webinar, Dr. John Dole of @NCState University answers a question during the Q&A about integrating AI into cut flower production. Watch the full webinar: youtube.com/watch?v=NXW7b8I5…
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🌧️ Plant Sale Update: 🌵🪴🌱🌿🌳🌻🌺🌹🌷🌼🏵️ Due to inclement weather, the Pi Alpha Xi Fall Plant Sale has shifted its times to 2 pm - 6 pm today, Sunday, October 11. See you there! Details: go.ncsu.edu/pax
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🌿 The Pi Alpha Xi Fall Plant Sale is happening this weekend at #NCState! 📍 Governor's Scott Courtyard (behind Kilgore Hall) 🗓️ Oct 9–11 🚗 Free Parking at Dan Allen Deck Proceeds support student scholarships & local charities. 🔗 go.ncsu.edu/pax
Pi Alpha Xi Fall Plant Sale, Oct 9 (5-6 pm), Oct 10 (10am-4pm) and Oct 11 (10am-3pm) in Governors Scott Courtyard (behind Kilgore Hall) on NC State campus. Proceeds help fund student scholarships and local charities.

ALT Pi Alpha Xi Fall Plant Sale, Oct 9 (5-6 pm), Oct 10 (10am-4pm) and Oct 11 (10am-3pm) in Governors Scott Courtyard (behind Kilgore Hall) on NC State campus. Proceeds help fund student scholarships and local charities.

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🎉 Huge congratulations to Dr. Tom Ranney, JC Raulston Distinguished Professor of Horticultural Science at @NCStateCALS, on receiving the prestigious Award of Merit from the International Plant Producers Society (IPPS) Eastern Region! 🌿 ena.ipps.org/about-ipps/awar…
Congratulations, Dr. Tom Ranney, for receiving the International Plant Producers Society's Award of Merit!

ALT Congratulations, Dr. Tom Ranney, for receiving the International Plant Producers Society's Award of Merit!

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Massimo Iorizzo, a horticultural science professor with expertise in plant breeding, genetics and nutritional genomics of small fruit and vegetable crops, will become director of NC State's Plants for Human Health Institute, effective Oct. 1. 🔗: ncst.at/Gs2750ZSqyP
Horticultural Science Professor Massimo Iorizzo examines a blueberry in the lab. PHHI is located on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, visible through the window.

ALT Horticultural Science Professor Massimo Iorizzo examines a blueberry in the lab. PHHI is located on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, visible through the window.

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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
CEFS@infoCEFSSep 25
Since it was launched after #HurricaneHelene, our WNCStrong Youth Service Corps has placed dozens of high school interns on storm-impacted farms in Western North Carolina and contributed thousands of hours of ag labor. Read more about the impacts: cefs.ncsu.edu/wncstrong-2026…

WNCStrong Youth Service Corps – Impacts from the Field

Through hands-on internships, mentorship, and community-based experiences, WNCStrong Youth Service Corps participants are building skills, exploring career pathways, and contributing to the resilie...

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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
American Floral Endowment@FloralEndowmentSep 20
In our latest YPC webinar, Dr. Brian Jackson of @NCState University shares practical strategies for communicating your expertise, highlighting your work, and building meaningful connections within the floral industry. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=nTXvOcEf…
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Fall is for gathering, gratitude and the Wolfpack. 🍁🐺 Join CALS alumni, students, faculty and friends for Wolfpack Harvest on Sept. 19. Whether you're in Raleigh or wherever the Pack calls home, get ready to connect and celebrate CALS. Register today: ncst.at/aQRF50ZM4W0
An NC State Power Sound of the South conductor conducting band members during a fall event with autumn trees in the background and the CALS Wolfpack Harvest logo displayed.

ALT An NC State Power Sound of the South conductor conducting band members during a fall event with autumn trees in the background and the CALS Wolfpack Harvest logo displayed.

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Agriculture and associated industries rank as North Carolina's top employer and generated $117 billion in economic activity in 2024. 🚜💰 The latest statewide report found that the food, fiber and forestry sector employed 20% of North Carolinians. 🔗: ncst.at/Ljit50ZJ1Zg
A circular chart showing North Carolina agriculture's $117 billion economic impact divided into food, tobacco, forestry, fiber, green industry and pharmaceutical sectors.

ALT A circular chart showing North Carolina agriculture's $117 billion economic impact divided into food, tobacco, forestry, fiber, green industry and pharmaceutical sectors.

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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
American Floral Endowment@FloralEndowmentSep 2
Don’t miss our upcoming YPC webinar on September 17th featuring Dr. Brian Jackson of @NCState! Join us to learn actionable tips for strengthening your professional visibility and positioning yourself for future opportunities.Learn more and register here: endowment.org/resources/ypc
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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
CEFS@infoCEFSSep 1
Building healthy soil is a long game rooted in patience, regional knowledge and meeting farmers where they are. Read more from Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, CEFS Director based at NC State: uvm.edu/instituteforagroecol…
Michelle Schroeder-Moreno with students in a high tunnel

ALT Michelle Schroeder-Moreno with students in a high tunnel

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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
CEFS@infoCEFSAug 19
🌱 Want to extend your growing season and make the most of your backyard garden? Join us for our next Lunch and Learn: At-Home Production on October 13 from 12-1pm. This session is geared towards backyard growers of all sizes. Register: go.ncsu.edu/garden-planning-…
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We are excited to announce that Richard T. Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., will lead the NC State Department of Horticultural Science, beginning Oct. 12. Learn about Olsen and the appointment: ncst.at/LtRB50ZB6B2
NC State alumnus Richard T. Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., pictured wearing suit and tie in front of a tree.

ALT NC State alumnus Richard T. Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., pictured wearing suit and tie in front of a tree.

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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
CEFS@infoCEFSJul 10
Applications are open for the CEFS 2026 Graduate Fellows Program at @ncstate, providing financial support for those studying sustainable ag & local food systems! We've expanded the program to include Climate Fellows. Learn more & apply by July 31: go.ncsu.edu/cefs-fellows
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How do sweetpotatos defeat Fusarium wilt? 🍠 @NCStateHort @NCStateCALS researchers mapped a major genetic locus on Chromosome 10 accounting for 33.8% of this disease resistance variance, paving the way for faster marker-assisted breeding: ow.ly/puhi50Z7ari #CropScience
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Blueberry picking season is almost here, and CALS researcher Jing Zhang is harnessing the power of AI to help growers decide the best time to harvest. 🫐 Read about the berry cool research: cals.ncsu.edu/news/ripe-for-…
Jing Zhang in a purple blazer holding a phone behind blueberry bushes under a clear blue sky.

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Big congratulations to Dr. John Dole from Horticultural Science (@NCStateHort) on being named a 2026 William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor! 🌸 A foremost scholar in floriculture & cut flower science. Read about this well-deserved honor: cals.ncsu.edu/news/2026-will…
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We are excited to announce that ten CALS faculty members have been named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors. 👏 The professorship recognizes outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors. Read about the faculty and their accomplishments: ncst.at/ztEt50YZbV5
Metal sculpture of a howling wolf standing on a brick pathway in NC State's Wolf Plaza, surrounded by trees.

ALT Metal sculpture of a howling wolf standing on a brick pathway in NC State's Wolf Plaza, surrounded by trees.

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Congrats to our #HortPack spring 2026 graduates! We are excited to celebrate your hard work, dedication and future achievements. Join us for the department commencement on May 8 at 2 PM in Duke Energy Hall, James B. Hunt Jr. Library. Arrive 30 minutes early! #NCState26
Join us for the NC State Department of Horticultural Science spring 2026 commencement on May 8 at 2 PM in Duke Energy Hall, James B. Hunt Jr. Library, NC State University.

ALT Join us for the NC State Department of Horticultural Science spring 2026 commencement on May 8 at 2 PM in Duke Energy Hall, James B. Hunt Jr. Library, NC State University.

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The #HortPack made a significant impact on NC State's Day of Giving! Thanks to your generosity, we received a record 30 donations totaling over $8,905. Your support strengthens our legacy in horticultural science. #GivingPack 🐺🌱
You have made your mark on Day of Giving #HortPack! Thanks to you, we raised $8,905 and 30 gifts.

ALT You have made your mark on Day of Giving #HortPack! Thanks to you, we raised $8,905 and 30 gifts.

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