College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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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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- Translational Plant Sciences Center sows seeds for new research The center recently awarded four projects seed grants of up to $10,000 a year for up to two years to support the development of innovative research leading to extramural support.
- Experts available: Looming government shutdown, potential writers' strike deal, and more The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu
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- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Alan L. Grant announces retirement With thoughtful and resolute leadership, Grant has served the university for 15 years and guided the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences into a bright future.
- Nurturing a summertime staple Virginia Tech researchers are exploring new ways to grow better blackberries and turn them into tasty beverages.
CALS Events Calendar
- Virginia State Fair Competitions: Youth Dairy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show; Equine; 4-H and FFA; Livestock and more! Sep 27, 2023 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Virginia State Fair Competitions: Youth Dairy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show; Equine; 4-H and FFA; Livestock and more! Sep 28, 2023 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Virginia State Fair Competitions: Youth Dairy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show; Equine; 4-H and FFA; Livestock and more! Sep 29, 2023 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Virginia State Fair Competitions: Youth Dairy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show; Equine; 4-H and FFA; Livestock and more! Sep 30, 2023 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Virginia State Fair Competitions: Youth Dairy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show; Equine; 4-H and FFA; Livestock and more! Oct 01, 2023 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- 2023 Stockmanship/Grazing Infrastructure Training This hands on event featuring Curt Pate is limited to 40 people per day. Topics will include Stockmanship principles using cattle and sheep for training purposes, arm and ranch layout for fencing systems and working facilities, fence building sessions covering layout, bracing, post selection, fence fabric selection, gate placement and new ideas and options, watering options and placement, including water gaps, will be covered and installed, and more! Registration deadline: September 26. Oct 03, 2023 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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