Swiger Award honors excellence in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Carl Griffey of Roanoke, Va., and Linda Burcham of Riner, Va., received Andy Swiger Land-Grant Awards for their contributions to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. Established to reward creative achievement and commitment to the college, the award recognizes both a faculty and a staff member whose accomplishments in teaching, research, or Extension greatly benefit the agriculture industry and improve the quality of life for Virginians.