College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Building toward a zero-waste campus , articleWith support from a $3.5 million state award, Virginia Tech is planning a large-scale composting facility that could process up to 2,700 tons of food and agricultural waste each year while supporting research and student learning.
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Faculty and staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , articleSix faculty and staff members were recognized for contributions in research, outreach, service, and support of the college’s land-grant mission.
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Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame to honor four industry leaders , articleThe 17th annual induction ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 30, at Virginia Tech’s Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena.
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Virginia agriculture’s ‘chief hype girl’ finds her place promoting the industry she loves , articleSarah Jane Thomsen M.S. ’19 has turned a lifelong connection to agriculture into a career supporting the farmers and agribusinesses behind it.
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A new way to explore the brain biology of Prader-Willi syndrome , articleVirginia Tech researchers are using microscopy images and a new interactive visualization tool, developed through a collaboration with University Libraries, to better understand and communicate how genes associated with Prader-Willi syndrome are expressed throughout the brain.
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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.
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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.
250 Drillfield Drive (0402)
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Dean's office: 540-231-3724
Academic dean: 540-231-6503