College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Meet Mario Ferruzzi
CALS New Dean
From his start on a North Carolina farm to a new office in Blacksburg, Ferruzzi brings a strong background in agriculture, food science, and service to the land-grant mission.
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Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture
In the farm of the future, drones will fly over forests and crops to communicate with robots embedded in harvesting equipment on the ground. Virginia Tech is leading the charge to help local communities thrive and spark a new agricultural and natural resources economy.
Our shared future
Every day, in every corner of the world, the college, Extension, and 4-H are helping communities thrive and grow the next generations of leaders. With your support, there is no limit to the impact we can make in our world.
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We have the Commonwealth covered!
With 107 local Extension offices, 11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers, and six 4-H educational centers, we are always within reach. Use the map to locate the office or center in your community.
250 Drillfield Drive (0402)
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Dean's office: (540) 231-3724
Academic dean: (540) 231-6503
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- In memoriam: John McDowell, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences and Fralin Life Sciences Institute McDowell, a global leader in the study of plant-pathogen interactions and professor, passed away Dec. 24 after a 19-month battle with cancer.
- Mario Ortez named James A. and Renae C. Pearson Collegiate Faculty Fellow Ortez has worked in academia, the private sector, and as an entrepreneur and farm owner.
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