This is our monthly press packet highlighting the activities of School of Agriculture faculty and Cooperative Extension specialists at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. If you would like more information on the following stories, call Mitch Arnold at (910) 334-7049.

* Renewable Energy the Key to Rural Electricity, Environmental Stewardship? ­ An engineer with the North Carolina A&T State University School of Agriculture is searching for a solution to two important energy questions: how to provide electricity to remote areas, and how to provide electricity in an environmentally sensitive way.

* Extension Specialist Advises on Children and Halloween ­ With its ghosts, goblins and candy, Halloween is typically an exciting and intriguing event for young children. And, by keeping some general guidelines in mind, parents can ensure that their child's experience is positive and safe, says a 4-H and youth development specialist.

* Plan for the Worst, Expect the Best when Exploring the Outdoors ­ Fall's crisp autumn air and lower humidity entice many part-time adventurers to explore the outdoors. From hiking to camping to hunting, North Carolina's habitat offers explorers grand opportunities for adventure. However, it also provides an environment of potential danger, if the right precautions are not exercised.

* NC A&T Finds Perquimans County High on Information Highway ­ Reflecting technology's importance to the practice of agriculture, faculty members from the North Carolina A&T State University School of Agriculture are using distance education technology to reach students at Perquimans County High School.

* NC A&T School of Ag Earns Awards at National Symposium ­ Faculty members and students with the North Carolina A&T State University School of Agriculture brought home four awards from the Eleventh Biennial Research Symposium, held in San Antonio.