
Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Virginia Tech's Dairy Cattle Judging Team "B" won the collegiate contest at the Louisville North American Dairy Show this last weekend. Team members include Dana Gochenour, Rosemary Liskey,, Caitlin Patrick, and Parker Welsh). The team placed 1st Overall, 2nd in Oral Reasons, 1st in two breeds (Holsteins & Guernseys), 2nd in Jerseys and 3rd in Ayrshires. Way to go HOKIES!

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...Go for an education, not just a degree. Participate in at least one internship out of state. Participate in at least one internship out of the country. Select the instructor/professor rather than the course. Pick your contacts, networks and friends carefully. Surround yourself with positive role models. Read more...
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I have been asked, “Is a college degree worth it?” several times over the last nine months while conducting young and beginning farmer/rancher conferences for Farm Bureau and Farm Credit

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University forum to tackle 'Inner Life of Animals'
Choices and Challenges, an annual forum at Virginia Tech with a reputation for tackling controversial issues, will deliberate on "The Inner Life of Animals" in a daylong series of panels and discussions on Nov. 5.
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Choices and Challenges, an annual forum at Virginia Tech with a reputation for tackling controversial issues, will deliberate on "The Inner Life of Animals" in a daylong series of panels and discussions on Nov. 5.
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Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Scientists at ISRR are developing high value crops that can be grown in southside Virginia that will generate new economic resources for the region.

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Spent the day in Danville learning about research being conducted at
the Institute for Sustainable and Renewable Resources
http://www.ialr.org/research/isrr located at The Institute for Advanced
Learning and Research.

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Extension agent receives National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Distinguished Service Award
Sarah Burkett of Pulaski, Va., received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for her contributions in the areas of leadership, outstanding... programs, and personal and professional growth. The award was presented in September at the...
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Sarah Burkett of Pulaski, Va., received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for her contributions in the areas of leadership, outstanding... programs, and personal and professional growth. The award was presented in September at the...
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Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Sam Doak, Virginia Tech Agricultural Technology instructor, provides some great fall lawn tips.
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Turfgrass Management instructor Sam Doak, from Virginia Tech's Agricultural Technology program, gives tips on fall lawn fertilization.

Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Farming has come a long ways.
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It was 1903 when Robert Blair's great-grandfather began farming the dry ridge overlooking the Clearwater River near Lewiston, Idaho. In 2001, when Blair

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Extension has advice on healthy, low-cost holiday meals
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy a good meal with family and friends. Virginia Cooperative Extension has tips for families and individuals who want to continue their traditions without sacrificing good nutrition or dipping into their savings.
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Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy a good meal with family and friends. Virginia Cooperative Extension has tips for families and individuals who want to continue their traditions without sacrificing good nutrition or dipping into their savings.
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Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Free nutrition counseling for the Virginia Tech community...
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The Virginia Tech Nutrition Counseling service provides one-on-one sessions with an upper level nutrition student to help you reach your nutrition and health goals.

Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Virginia Tech: A Century of Tradition - Share with us you class ring story.
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Produced by King Video Productions, The Class of 2011 and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association for the Class of 2011 Ring Premiere in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Virginia Tech Class Ring.

Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Way to go Hokies! Dairy Judging Team wins World Dairy Expo and Eastern States Contests.
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BLACKSBURG, Va., October 19, 2009 -- The Virginia Tech Dairy Cattle Judging Team finished another great year, placing first in a field of 19 teams at the 89th Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., on Sept. ...

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VTAgLifeSci: VT Agronomy club kicks off peanut sale http://bit.ly/1iXNju
VTAgLifeSci: VT Agronomy club kicks off peanut sale http://bit.ly/1iXNju
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New lecture series will bring Civil War historians to Blacksburg, Roanoke
Virginia Tech alumnus William C. Latham, former member and vice rector of the university's board of visitors, has established the William C. Latham Lecture Series in Civil War History, which will bring outstanding Civil War historians to campus an...d will be organized by the university's Virginia C...
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Virginia Tech alumnus William C. Latham, former member and vice rector of the university's board of visitors, has established the William C. Latham Lecture Series in Civil War History, which will bring outstanding Civil War historians to campus an...d will be organized by the university's Virginia C...
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