Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University A land-grant institution
Clubs and Organizations
The award winning Virginia Tech Dairy Club.
Student organizations and activities provide opportunities for service, leadership and industry contacts to broaden and enrich the academic experience. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a strong network of student organizations that provide excellent experiences to help students develop these important skills.
Student Organizations
Listed below are student organizations affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Virginia Tech also maintains a list of student organizations across the university.
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AAEC-Econ Graduate Student Association
Organization facilitating social interaction among graduate students and faculty members, providing academic support to graduate students, and representing interests of graduates students on campus. Affiliation: Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
Ag Econ/NAMA Club
Professional educational, social, and teamwork development in the fields of agri-business, agri-marketing, and applied agricultural economics. Affiliation: Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
Agricultural Education Society
Professional society for current and aspiring agricultural education teachers, providing professional development and networking opportunities. Affiliation: Dept. of Agricultural and Extension Education.
Agronomy Club
Leadership, fellowship, and educational opportunities through participation in agricultural sciences-related activities at the local, state, and national levels. Affiliation: Dept. of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences.
Alpha Epsilon, Virginia Eta Chapter
The honor society of agricultural, food, and biological engineering promoting the high ideals of the engineering profession. Affiliation: Dept. of Biological Systems Engineering.
Alpha Gamma Rho
Social and professional fraternity for young men pursuing a career related to the agriculture, food or fiber industries. Affiliation: College.
Alpha Zeta, Virginia Chapter
Professional, service, and honorary fraternity for men and women to foster high standards of scholarship, character, leadership, and a spirit of fellowship, and to promote the profession of agriculture. Affiliation: College.
ASAE, Society for Engineering in Agricultural, Food, and Biological Systems
The professional and technical society dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Affiliation: Biological Systems Engineering Department.
Biochemistry Club
Educational and social club for students of all academic levels involved in the study of biochemistry. Affiliation: Dept. of Biochemistry.
Block and Bridle Club
Professional and social club to promote higher scholastic standards and more complete understanding of animal science among students through events and programs. Affiliation: Dept. of Animal and Poultry Sciences.
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Ambassadors
Ambassadors are undergraduate students who are advocates for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. By representing the student body, Ambassadors have been placed into a position of leadership and service. Affiliation: College.
Dairy Club
Professional club to promote greater understanding of the dairy industry among students and the community through social, educational, and fund-raising events. Affiliation: Dept. of Dairy Science.
Dairy Products Evaluation Club
The Dairy Products Evaluation Club provides an opportunity to learn about and promote dairy foods. Activities include tasting products to learn about differences in dairy products, including ice cream, cheese, milk, and yogurt. Dairy processing plant tours, interaction with dairy and food industry professionals at state and national activities, and promotion of dairy foods consumption to school children and other groups are organized. Affiliation: Dept. of Food Science and Technology.
Environmental Student Organization
Student-led organization emphasizing environmental interests. Professional, educational, social, service, and leadership opportunities. Affiliation: Dept. of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences.
Equestrian Club
Interest club to promote understanding of equine species, their characteristics, and care; to sponsor the Intercollegiate Riding Team; and to provide opportunities for involvement in equine-related activities. Affiliation: Dept. of Animal and Poultry Sciences.
Exercise Science Student Organization
Social and educational organization for students preparing for careers in exercise science. Affiliation: Dept. of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise.
FarmHouse Fraternity
FarmHouse Fraternity is for gentlemen of all majors with an interest in agriculture, who are high in scholarship, of good moral character, who value social opportunity without alcohol, and desire to serve their fellowmen and the world.
Fitness and Nutrition Club (FAN)
Raise awareness about nutrition and fitness to Virginia Tech Students and the surrounding community. Affiliation: Dept. of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise.
Food Science Club
To promote the professional growth of students through involvement with the Institute of Food Technologists, and through education and service activities. Affiliation: Dept. of Food Science and Technology.
Horticulture Club
Professional club promoting horticulture and the horticulture industry among students, the community and statewide through social, educational, and professional activities. Affiliation: Dept. of Horticulture.
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Promote careers by encouraging research by undergraduate and graduate students; fostering scholarly achievement and excellence; and providing a local and national network of support for members. Affiliation: College.
Pi Alpha Xi
Originally established to unify students, educators, and professional horticulturists. Promote high scholarship, fellowship, professional leadership, and the enrichment of human life through plants. Affiliation: Horticulture.
Poultry Science Club
Promote the academic and professional development of students through poultry judging activities, exhibits, field trips, tours and other activities, and assist members seeking scholarships, internships and experience in the industry. Affiliation: Dept. of Animal and Poultry Sciences.
Postseconday Agriculture Students of Virginia Tech
To develop future leaders of agriculture through networking, service oriented projects and national competitions. Affiliation: Agricultural Technology Department.
Pre-Veterinary Club
Pre-professional club promoting the study of veterinary medicine through educational, service, fund-raising, and recreational opportunities. Affiliation: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Sigma Alpha Sorority, Pi Chapter
Professional sorority fostering the study of agriculture among women by promoting scholarship, leadership, service, and sisterhood. Activities include philanthropies, socials, rushes, and educational services. Affiliation: University.
Student Dietetics Association
Social and educational organization for students preparing for careers in dietetics. Affiliation: Dept. of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise.
Turfgrass Club of Virginia Tech
Social and educational club to promote professional and social interaction among students and to encourage a fuller understanding of the work of turf managers and to promote cooperation with them. Affiliation: Dept. of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences.
Virginia Tech Collegiate 4-H
VT Collegiate 4-H is an organization that provides its members with a sense of identity on campus, enriches their lives through group projects and recreation, and develops confidence and leadership skills. Clubs provide service and support to their local and state 4-H programs, such as serving as judges and conducting training workshops. They are also a service and social group for campus students. Affiliation: Virginia Cooperative Extension.
W.B. Alwood Entomological Society
Educational and social organization concerned with entomology and open to all members of the university community which also serves as the focus of support to graduate students in the department. Affiliation: Dept. of Entomology.
Young Farmers
A chapter that provides students interested in agriculture and rural communities leadership, educational, legislative, networking, and social opportunities. In association with Virginia Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau Federations. Affiliation: College.
Judging and Competition Teams
Judging teams and competition teams provide opportunities for students to develop leadership and public presentation skills while putting to use the technical skills they learn in class as they compete against their peers from universities nationwide. Membership on teams provide an impressive entry on a resume, as well as the opportunity to travel to competitions throughout the United States. Among our current judging teams are:
- Crops Judging Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences.
- Dairy Cattle Judging Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Dairy Science.
- Dairy Products Evaluation Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Food Science and Technology.
- Food Science and Technology College Bowl Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Food Science and Technology.
- Horse Judging Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Animal and Poultry Sciences
- Livestock Judging Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Animal and Poultry Sciences
- National Agri-Marketing Association Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
- North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Dairy Science.
- Virginia Tech Landscape Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Horticulture.
- Virginia Tech Soil Judging Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences.
- Virginia Tech Weed Science Team. Affiliation: Dept. of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science.