College of Agriculture gives first Andy Swiger Land-Grant Awards

Eric Bendfeldt, of Harrisionburg, Va., and Tom McAvoy, of Blacksburg, were each awarded the Andy Swiger Land-Grant Award for their outstanding contributions and service to the agriculture industry through their work in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. Bendfeldt was recognized during the college faculty and staff recognition luncheon, and McAvoy was recognized at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Staff Association picnic. Each recipient received a plaque and $1,000.