PPI Spring Meeting 2001 - Abstract
Overview of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at
NC State University
James L. Oblinger
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State
University
Welcome to the 2001 spring Pickle Packers meeting, hosted by
NC State University. NC State has one of the largest cucumber
research and extension teams in the U.S., as you will see
on the
program for this meeting over the next two days.
The mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences of
North Carolina State University is to educate students and constituents,
and to create and extend new knowledge through scientific research
and outreach in agriculture and the life sciences. The college
has been a major force in the economic and social development
of North Carolina, and has helped North Carolina State University
attain regional, national, and international renown since its
founding in 1887.
The College educates students through its division of Academic
Programs. It seeks new knowledge through its research division,
the North Carolina
Agricultural Research Service. It extends educational programs
throughout the state through the North
Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. The teaching, research,
and extension functions are integrated within the College's 22
departments.
The challenge for the future is to continue to develop and facilitate
change by anticipating, recognizing, and responding to the needs
of society, with a focus on agriculture and the rural sector,
and by extending the boundaries of the life sciences to achieve
future production efficiencies and sustainability.
For further information, contact:
|
