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Sandponics offers more affordable path for farming in water‑scarce regions , articleResearchers are working on improvements to sustainable agriculture that could reduce environmental damage, lower production costs, and expand food growing opportunities in water-limited regions. The system they’re using, referred to as sandponics, reimagines aquaponics by replacing expensive synthetic substrates with one of the world’s most abundant natural materials.
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University ranks fifth among large schools for Peace Corps volunteers , articleAlumni are advancing global communities while carrying the university’s spirit of civic engagement forward.
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Class of 2026: Teagan Hilgenberg explores plants through culture, art, and horticulture , articleTeagan Hilgenberg combined horticulture coursework, plant-focused internships, and service projects at Virginia Tech to prepare for a career in botanical collections and curatorial work.
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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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