In a January 31 article from Bioenterprise, Fruit and Vegetable Magazine, and Farms.com, Kimberley Cathline, Research Program Manager at the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) at NC and Bioenterprise Advisor, discusses the value of applied research and academic-industry partnerships and shares advice for women and other leaders in the agriculture and horticulture sectors.
Cathline is quoted in the article:
“Part of our attraction for students lies in their access to hands-on work, and we can give them that here in this microclimate. We can grow the grapes, and students can actually prune, tend, and harvest them. They can actively participate in their studies.”
“This unique climate is one of the reasons why certain programs like Horticulture Technician, Landscape Technician, Winery and Viticulture Technician, and especially Greenhouse Technician, have been successful. But it’s also because the College is always analyzing the industry and its demand for labour. The team here considers what’s relevant to the region and works diligently to align our programs accordingly.”
Read the Bioenterprise article here.
