CALS Magazine
On the Road
with the Budweiser Clydesdales
Academics
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A message from the dean , articleA reflection on growth, purpose, and the work ahead.
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Around the Ag Quad , articleWhat's new at CALS?
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Class of 2025 , articleMeet some of CALS' Outstanding Seniors.
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Dean Ferruzzi reflects on first year , articleAfter a year of listening and engaging, Ferruzzi sets the college on a path of strategic growth.
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Global learning powered by milkshakes , articleWhat do Hokie football, 15,000 milkshakes, and a windswept Scottish pasture have in common?
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The taste of innovation , articleVirginia Tech continues to grow local partnerships with official ice cream and beer flavors.
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Ag Tech program offers fast track to success , articleVirginia Tech’s only two-year program produces high-demand grads backed by a strong alumni network.
Research
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Interpreting the honey bee’s dance , articleStudy finds that diverse communication styles help more foragers reach their food source.
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Under the Microscope , articleA closer look at research happening across the college.
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How do solar farms affect property values? , articleAs solar energy expands across farmland and rural landscapes, so do concerns about how it affects nearby property values.
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An invasive fish becomes a tasty entree , articleResearchers set the table to turn an ecological threat into an economic opportunity by establishing a market for blue catfish.
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Sniffing out the spotted lanternfly , articleCALS researchers discovered that everyday dogs and their owners can be trained to effectively sniff out destructive agricultural pests.
Extension
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Honoring Helene’s heroes , articleFrom early response to helping farmers secure recovery grants, Virginia Cooperative Extension agents have led the way.
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Virginia 4-H takes science on the road to build the state’s health workforce , articleWith a critical shortage of healthcare workers looming, Virginia 4-H's Mobile Life Sciences Lab is rolling out to meet the moment — and spark young minds.
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VALOR cultivates farm leaders , articleVirginia Tech’s two-year professional development program gives participants leadership experience and broadens their agricultural horizons.
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Meet the 4-H Youth in Action , articleMeet four Virginia teens making a difference in their communities.
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A century of FFA leadership born at Virginia Tech , articleFounded in 1925 by four agricultural educators, today FFA has over 1 million members.
Alumni
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Outstanding alumni and friends , articleMeet our Celebration of Ut Prosim award winners.
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On the road with the Budweiser Clydesdales , articleHandler Marissa Kaminski ‘15 brought the legendary horses to Blacksburg for a stop at Virginia Tech’s new Equitation Barn.
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Alumni help Hahn Horticulture Garden grow , articleGenerous gifts create a marquee moment.
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Your CALS alumni connection , articleAn update from your alumni and constituent relations team.
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A national voice for the cattle industry , articleGene Copenhaver '83 is president-elect of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
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A life shaped by science, guided by service , articleCathie Woteki, M.S. ’72, Ph.D. ’75 helped shape national and global food policy through her leadership at the USDA and beyond.