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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.
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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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With 107 local Extension offices, eleven 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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- Virginia Tech researchers to develop a snacking pepper suitable for indoor agriculture Researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are studying how to make sweet snacking peppers suitable for growing in indoor environments, which have different specifications for the plant.
- University’s strategic priorities guide presentations, conversations, and actions at quarterly Board of Visitors meeting Access and affordability and experiential learning were among the several strategically important topics addressed at the board's quarterly meeting.
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- Virginia Tech researchers to develop a snacking pepper suitable for indoor agriculture Researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are studying how to make sweet snacking peppers suitable for growing in indoor environments, which have different specifications for the plant.
- Virginia Tech researchers receive National Science Foundation award to secure vegetable production in a changing environment Researchers in the Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture and the Virginia Tech Applied Research Cooperation will use the $750,000 Convergence Accelerator program grant to develop climate-smart, economically efficient, and environmentally sustainable precision agricultural practices.
CALS Events Calendar
- Dairy Science Graduate Seminar "Calves and Careers" - Sue Puffenbarger ('93, APSC;'96, DASC), Senior Territory Business Manager, Zoetis. Mar 23, 2023 4:00 PM - 11:59 PM 108 Etgen Large Animal Learning Center, Plantation Road
- 2023 Dairy Quiz Bowl Mar 25, 2023 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Dissertation Defense Taylor McFadden - Title: Epigenetic and ubiquitin-proteasome mechanisms of obesity development Mar 27, 2023 1:00 PM - 11:59 PM Sandy Hall 012 & Zoom
- Dairy Science Graduate Seminar Speaker: Gabriela Perez-Hernandez | Title: "Transcriptome analysis of the bovine mammary gland under heat stress conditions" Mar 30, 2023 4:00 PM - 11:59 PM 108 Etgen Large Animal Learning Center, Plantation Road
- The Reproductive Biology Club Seminar Series Speaker: Fontes Mar 31, 2023 1:00 PM - 11:59 PM
- Course Request Closes Course request closes Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Apr 04, 2023 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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