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Student receives prestigious Udall Scholarship
Pamplin Scholar Catherine Goggins of Newport News, Virginia, a junior majoring in agricultural and applied economics and a University Honors student, received a 2014 Udall Scholarship from the Morris...
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Students, professors examine ways to improve lives and agriculture in Ecuador
By Zeke Barlow Corinna Clements and Austin Larrowe spent the summer in Ecuador interviewing farmers about practices that can help protect the environment and boost profits. The Andes Mountains where...
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John Riley gave back to the groups that gave him so much
John Riley By Zeke Barlow John Riley’s love of 4-H started at an early age, when the Augusta County native would show sheep and steers at county fairs. A quiet boy who loved academics, he relished the...
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Agritourism can boost farmers’ revenue
A recent statewide study by Virginia Tech found that agritourism is not just a pleasant way to spend a Sunday — it’s also a viable way for farmers to supplement their income. The study defined...
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Dean’s Update
Alan Grant, dean The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is home to many of the best and brightest scientists and educators in the world. In this issue of Innovations, you can read about how CALS...
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Alumni Making a Difference: Phillip J. Haynie III
Phillip J. Haynie, III Phillip J. Haynie III isn’t only a fifth-generation farmer from Reedville, Virginia, he’s also an informal ambassador to the agriculture industry. In addition to running a...
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Outstanding alumni recognized
Jim and Janet Johnson (above, left) were inducted into the CALS Hall of Fame by Dean Alan Grant (right). Lt. Katrina Piercy (below, center) was given the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award by Vice...
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New directory taps into network of college experts
Click image below to visit the Experts Directory Looking for an expert on agricultural productivity or animal welfare? Diabetes or drought? Climate change or community viability? Look no further than...
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Around the college
Virginia Cooperative Extension once again held its popular Extension Day at the State Fair, which included educational exhibits on food safety, 4-H youth development programs, gardening, emergency...
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Extension helps expand market for freshwater shrimp
By Zeke Barlow As the freshwater shrimp in his ponds continued to grow and multiply, Charles Carter knew he had a good product to sell. In his second year of production, Carter wanted to create...
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Around the College
You no longer have to come to Blacksburg to experience the college. A new series of virtual reality images posted on Google Maps allows viewers to peek inside a classroom, laboratory, a dairy, and even...
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Summer internships pave the way for success
Linda Beckett chose to broaden her horizons as an intern by serving as an ambassador to youth from Saudi Arabia who were visiting Washington, D.C. By Amy Loeffler Many new graduates take their newly...
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