Virginia Tech® home

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Insert your title here

Your Text Here
  • Article Item
    A faculty member and three students wearing white lab coats and protective glasses in a lab.
    New research rethinks plastic from the inside out , article

    Changing the molecular architecture – rather than chemical ingredients – can create stronger, more flexible materials with potential for sustainable packaging.

  • Article Item
    Group of kids stand along a fence wearing 4-H uniforms.
    Virginia Cooperative Extension awards highlight innovation and impact across Virginia , article

    Seven award-winning Extension programs connect research-based knowledge with community needs, from youth education and food preservation to agriculture and healthy aging.

  • Video Item
    Dressage team rides to victory
    Dressage team rides to victory , video

    Virginia Tech Dressage achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the 2026 National Championship. In this video, coaches and student-athletes reflect on the emotion, determination, and teamwork that led to the program's national title. From years of dedication behind the scenes to the excitement of championship day, they share what the victory means to the team and everyone who helped make it possible. Beyond the competition arena, the Virginia Tech Equestrian program emphasizes leadership, horsemanship, and academic excellence. Learn how support from the Virginia Tech Sports Club program and the School of Animal Science helps student-athletes develop both as riders and as future professionals, creating a foundation for success that extends far beyond nationals.

  • Article Item
    Teen on a go-kart travels through cones in front of a trailer with the VCE and 4-H logo.
    Extension program helps parents recognize signs of youth substance misuse , article

    The program helps parents recognize signs of youth substance use and build communication and boundary-setting skills to support their teens.

  • Article Item
    Frank Erukainure works in a greenhouse.
    Protecting the peanut: Sensors help fend off fungus , article

    Early detection could be the difference between a healthy peanut crop and a devastating outbreak of Sclerotinia blight — a fungal disease capable of causing significant yield loss.

HONORING OUR LAND-GRANT LEGACY

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech addresses current and emerging issues in agricultural and life sciences by building on the land-grant commitment of developing leaders and creating and sharing knowledge through diverse, hands-on applications.

Departments
Academics
Admissions
Schedule a Visit
Research
Extension

Over 20,000 GAP Report readers.
CALS Global

107 local extension offices
Virginia Cooperative Extension

11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station

EVENTS

Get involved with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, Agricultural Research and Extension Centers, and Virginia Cooperative Extension.

More CALS events
Extension events
AREC Field Days

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.

Join us making a difference in our shared future.

Alumni
Give

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.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
250 Drillfield Drive (0402)
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Dean's office: 540-231-3724
Academic dean: 540-231-6503