The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is tackling the grand challenges facing our world using the land-grant model of research, education, and outreach. Working together, we are exploring ways to preserve our natural resources and improve the economic prosperity and quality of life for people around the globe not only today, but for generations to come.
Academics
Here, top scientists inspire future leaders in agriculture and life sciences by using hands-on learning experiences on campus and around the globe.
Research
Complex challenges such as mitigating climate change, improving health and well-being, and feeding a growing global population require sharp minds creating innovative solutions.
Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension is improving lives by enhancing the value of agriculture, sustaining the environment, developing youth and families, and cultivating communities.
Top News
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Farmers in Ecuador speak with Virginia Tech students
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Experts Directory
Find experts from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Virginia Cooperative Extension in this easily searchable directory.
New Faculty
Learn more about the newest faculty members in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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More News
- Virginia Tech Board of Visitors member and alumnus Robert Mills Jr. named 2017 Virginia Farmer of the Year
- Interdisciplinary real estate program moves to Pamplin College
- 4-H distributing 50,000 books donated by Molina Foundation
- Virginia Tech researchers find a new bacterium that helps turn water into ice
- Continuing and Professional Education names new director
Events
- Simply Elemental Exhibition Aug 20
- Simply Elemental Exhibition Aug 21
- Simply Elemental Exhibition Aug 22
- Yoga by the Garden Aug 22 Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion