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Phipps named to Farm Press Publications Researchers Hall of Fame
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Pat Phipps, professor of plant pathology at Virginia Tech’s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center, was named to the inaugural Farm Press Publications Researchers Hall of Fame. Phipps was cited for developing plant disease forecasting models that have saved Virginia growers millions of dollars each year. He also is helping peanut growers rebound from drastic cuts in acreage due to rising production costs. Farm Press Publications honored 10 researchers this first year to provide greater recognition to scientists who devote their careers to improving the lives of farmers. The scientific discoveries made by these researchers have kept American farmers in the forefront of technology.
Monday, February 6, 2006
In the first of his inaugural week activities, Governor-elect Tim Kaine assisted in planting the first official America’s Anniversary Garden at the Jamestown settlement. Local Master Gardeners, volunteers from several local nursery, garden center and landscape companies, and representatives from the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences were on hand to help plant the garden. The event was planned and organized by the Williamsburg Land Conservancy. Virginia Cooperative Extension developed the America’s Anniversary Garden project to help individuals, communities, and groups mark America’s 400th Anniversary with a signature garden planting.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
The Virginia Tech Dairy Cattle Judging Team finished another great year with a first, second, and seventh place showing at the Eastern States, All-American and World Dairy Expo contests, respectively. Team member Aaron Cornman, a junior majoring in dairy science from Boiling Springs, Pa., led the team earning High Individual Overall honors at the Eastern States contest held in Springfield, Mass. and at the National Contest at the World Dairy Expo held in Madison, Wis. Pictured from left to right: Herby D. Lutz, manager of the Jersey Marketing Service at the American Jersey Cattle Association; Tracy Webb, Street, Md.; Natalie Keene Canton, Maine; Aaron Cornman; Greta Moyer, Manns Choice, Pa.; and coaches Drs. Katharine Knowlton and Michael Barnes.
New Study Abroad Scholarship Available
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Virginia Tech students with a major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are invited to apply for a new scholarship to support a study abroad experience that is being sponsored by the College. Students in good academic standing and with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher should apply by February 15, 2006. The student’s study abroad must take place in spring or summer of 2006. Applications will be assessed based on their merit. Further details about the scholarship and the application process are available online at the Virginia Tech Education Abroad website, or by stopping by the Education Abroad Office in 1820 Litton-Reaves Hall.
Allen Harper teaches second-graders about pig production
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Allen Harper, associate professor and Extension swine specialist, teaches second-graders from the City of Suffolk schools about pig production during Farm Day at the Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center on October 26 and 27. Additionally, students had the opportunity to explore numerous components of soil including track the path of pollutants into water and their environmental impacts, and study the instruments and workings of a weather station, to name just a few of the activities. More than 1,000 second-graders participated in hands-on lessons about the many aspects of agriculture and the environment. The lessons were tailored to fit the Commonwealth’s Standards of Learning for Virginia schools.
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