College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

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Darius McKoy, 12:03AM Farm

In an emotion-packed event recognizing the state’s small-scale growers, first-generation Sampson County farmer and Air Force veteran Darius McKoy of 12:03AM Farm in Faison, N.C., was named the 2026 N.C. Small Farmer of the Year by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T...

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N.C. A&T State University’s farm will expand by nearly 90 acres to its largest size in its 124-year history thanks to several recent purchases of adjacent land, according to Jerome Harper, director of real property for the university.

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Do you, or someone you know, need a little extra support — food, mental health resources, transportation help? We've got you.

Aggie Source Food Pantry and other food resources
Mental health & wellness resources
Nutrition education & transportation resources

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North Carolina A&T ranks first in producing African-American graduates in Agriculture and Related Sciences bachelor’s degrees and fourth in master’s degrees.

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Feeding a hungry planet and protecting the environment we all share are challenges that become more important every day. At the North Carolina A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES), you can help meet those challenges.

This is a field that needs bright young minds, eager to make a difference. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs to our Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies, we have a rich history of innovation in this area. Here you will gain the knowledge and expertise to take advantage of the many career opportunities available in agricultural practice and research from North Carolina to every part of the globe.

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Points of Pride

WITH A RICH HISTORY OF INNOVATION, application of cutting-edge technology and delivery of educational programs for students and North Carolina communities, we engage in practical research that enriches the lives, the land and the economy of our state and nation and helps to meet the food challenges of a hungry planet.

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Degree Programs (13 Total):
- 9 Bachelor of Science Degrees
- 3 Master of Science Degrees
- 1 Doctor of Philosophy Degree
National Ranking: The CAES is the #1 nation's largest producer of African Americans with Degrees in Agriculture (Source: Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Dec. 2024).
Research Centers:
- Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies
- Center of Excellence for Student Success and Workforce Development
- HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center
Research Impact: 7 patents and 741 publications in refereed journals (2019-2025).
Farmer Support: 8,231 small farmers gained new skills to improve their farm operations.
Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T:
- Makes about 647,000 in-person, digital/social media, and media contacts.
- Programming opportunities exist in all 100 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Data collected in 2024).
Agricultural Analytics Research Projects: Focused on genomics, ruminant health, improving milk quality, and tracking trends in crop performance.

Academic Departments

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in four departments:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRIBUSINESS, APPLIED ECONOMICS AND AGRISCIENCE EDUCATION

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DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES

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DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

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Smart Farming

The N.C. Agricultural & Technical State University Farm is making key investments in precision technologies to increase food production resiliency and protect the environment. Drones, robotics, “smart” tractors and implements with sensors that can securely gather quality data all help us educate farmers, and students, about data-driven decision-making and efficient production. In the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, we’re bringing science and society one step closer together.

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Hurricane Helene Relief

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The University Farm and Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have had a profound impact on Hurricane Helene relief. We have agents in some of the hardest hit counties, including Yancy and Buncombe counties.

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Community and Economic Impact

Infographic for North Carolina A&T State University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences showing community and economic impact. Highlights include: $45 million in grants with $33 million for research and $12 million for outreach, 20:1 agricultural research ROI, 16% of workforce employed in agriculture contributing 16% of state income, 4,465 small-scale producers supported, 15,500 pounds of produce distributed, 26 teachers trained in agriculture, and 1,000 K-12 students exposed to ag careers.

This infographic highlights the community and economic impact of N.C. A&T’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. It showcases a 20-to-1 return on investment in agricultural research, $45 million in grant funding to support North Carolina communities, and training that helped 4,465 small-scale producers improve their operations. The data also underscores the college’s broader contributions: agriculture employing 16% of the state’s workforce, 15,500 pounds of fresh produce distributed to food-scarce areas, and programs that introduced over 1,000 students to new career paths.

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