Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University A land-grant institution
Mission and Vision
Mission
The mission of the College is to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to learning, discovery, and citizen engagement in the fields of science and the business of living systems that makes a positive difference on society.
The College will:
- Enhance agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.
- Assist producers to gain market share through value-added endeavors, bio-based products, bio-processing, crop diversification, and new production.
- Develop high value horticulture and specialty crop products and systems.
- Bring new knowledge to human health and nutrition in the quest to prevent chronic diseases.
- Study infectious and vector-borne diseases and develop methods to reduce their effects on plants, animals, and humans.
- Strengthen communities and their economic viability by creating innovative tools citizens and local government can use to respond to change.
Vision
The lives of Virginians are improved through the power of discovery, education, and relevant life long learning.