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  • 2006 edition of Farm Record Book now available from Virginia Cooperative Extension
    Greiner, Lori A. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-05-03)
    The 2006 edition of the Farm Record Book: Annual Expenses and Receipts is now available through Virginia Cooperative Extension.
  • 2007 statewide America's Anniversary Garden Contest
    Greiner, Lori A. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-01-24)
    Will your garden bloom red, white, and blue in 2007?
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    2009 Friends of Virginia Cooperative Extension honored at annual meeting
    Sutphin, Michael D. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-05-27)
    The Alpha Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension honorary organization, has awarded 2009 State Friend of Extension awards to Luma Kass of Alexandria, Pim Montgomery of Heathsville, and Dorothy "Dottie" Nelson of Bland for their support of Virginia Cooperative Extension programs at the local and state levels.
  • 2009 Virginia Forage-Beef Summit to address key issues facing livestock industry
    Sutphin, Michael D. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-12-02)
    On Jan. 12-15, Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council, and the Virginia Cattleman's Association are joining forces to host educational workshops on optimizing livestock and forage efficiencies in times of change.
  • 2009 Women in Agriculture Conference to bring fresh ideas for Virginia agriculture
    Sutphin, Michael D. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-05-07)
    Virginia Cooperative Extension is hosting the 2009 Women in Agriculture Conference on Wednesday, May 20, to provide a unique educational opportunity to women involved in Virginia agriculture and agribusiness. This year's theme is "Fresh Ideas for Virginia Agriculture from Farm to Fork."
  • 2010 University Exemplary Department Award honors chemical engineering, entomology, and mechanical engineering
    Owczarski, Mark (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-09-09)

    Virginia Tech's Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering have been recognized with the 2010 University Exemplary Department Award.

  • 4-H State Congress returns, June 18-21
    Sutphin, Michael D. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-06-04)
    More than 600 teens, volunteer leaders, and Virginia Cooperative Extension agents will participate in the 87th annual 4-H State Congress at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus from Monday, June 18 to Thursday, June 21. Delegates will learn about leadership, citizenship, and life skills with this year's theme, "Back 2 Basics."
  • Agriculture and Life Sciences awarded grant to reduce pollution in Chesapeake Bay
    Greiner, Lori A. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-06-02)
    Congressmen Bob Goodlatte announced today on a Rockingham County farm that researchers at Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been awarded more than $2.5 million to help improve the quality of local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.
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    Agriculture and Life Sciences, Natural Resources colleges celebrate new research facility
    Greiner, Lori A. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-09-22)
    Today, Virginia Tech celebrated the opening of Latham Hall, its new 84,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art agriculture and natural resources research facility, with an open house and dedication ceremony that included remarks by Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and university administrators.
  • Agriculture researchers monitor Virginia's soybean crop for disease
    Greiner, Lori A. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-07-14)
    Virginia Tech's researchers are actively monitoring the commonwealth's soybean crop to assist producers in protecting their fields from major yield reductions caused by Asian soybean rust, an aggressive fungal disease, and the soybean aphid.
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    Alan McDaniel honored with emeritus status
    Owczarski, Mark (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-10-12)

    Alan McDaniel, associate professor of horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "associate professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

  • Anonymous gift to help Virginia Cooperative Extension revitalize communities
    Roan, Kerstin (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-06-05)
    An anonymous donor has made a gift of $1.5 million to Virginia Tech to help revitalize Virginia Cooperative Extension's community development services, which suffered deep state budget cuts in the early 1990s.
  • Appleton recognized by College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
    Greiner, Lori A. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-05-26)
    Bonnie Lee Appleton, of Norfolk,Va., was awarded the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech.
  • Aquaculture seminar in Saltville highlights technology, opportunities
    Correa-Becker, Angela I. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-01-04)
    The Southwest Virginia Aquaculture Research and Extension Center (AqREC) in Saltville, Va., will offer the seminar,"Aquaculture Opportunities for Southwest Virginia" on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The 5 p.m. seminar will be held at Northwood High School in Saltville and is open to those interested in becoming aquaculture producers.
  • Astronaut Bernard Harris to visit youth science camp at Virginia Tech June 25
    Sutphin, Michael D. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-06-19)
    Former NASA astronaut Bernard Harris Jr. will be traveling to Virginia Tech on Monday, June 25 to promote math and science education and motivate youth to stay in school.
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    Audrey McElroy recognized for teaching excellence in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
    Greiner, Lori A. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-04-23)
    Audrey McElroy of Christiansburg, Va., associate professor of animal and poultry sciences, was awarded the 2010 Certificate of Teaching Excellence from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech.
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    Back to the earth in Haiti -- Virginia Tech team improves soils
    Rich, Miriam Sommers (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-12-13)

    A team works to improve soil health as Virginia Tech researchers create grains of hope in the Central Plateau.

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    Bennet Cassell honored with emeritus status
    Owczarski, Mark (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-09-29)

    Bennet Cassell, professor of dairy science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

  • Biochemistry professor honored by University of Qatar
    Greiner, Lori A. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-06-22)
    Malcolm Potts, of Blacksburg, Va., a professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been appointed Lead Scholar and Distinguished Professor for the Biological Sciences at the University of Qatar in Doha, Qatar.
  • Blacksburg residents abstain from eating abroad in 100-mile diet study
    Sutphin, Michael D. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-09-21)
    Does eating local foods improve your diet? Can the New River Valley provide the foods you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have recruited 20 Blacksburg residents for a diet study that may answer these questions.