Virginia Tech CALS

It's been a long, cold winter without you, #Hokies. Welcome back and happy FDOC!

#Hokies are developing a program to help shelter dogs by reducing stress and improving adoptability. 🧡

John Galbraith, professor of soil science in @vtspes, is a co-founder of the Glean Team, a volunteer group that grows fresh produce to alleviate food insecurity. The team donates about 150k pounds of produce to local food banks every year. Learn more ➡️ brnw.ch/jg

Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to explore glaciers, sample lakes, fly drones, and tackle climate challenges with David Schmale, a professor at @VTCals, in this @NSF-funded research adventure to Austria 🌍⤵️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/…

Did you know the soil beneath your feet plays a major role in antibiotic resistance? 🌱 #VirginiaTech researchers, including Leigh-Anne Krometis in @bse_vt, are uncovering how bacteria spread antibiotic resistance that impacts human health. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/soilhealth

The Virginia Cooperative Extension community is deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Jim Johnson. Please read about Jim Johnson's incredible contributions to VCE and find more information and resources here ➡️ brnw.ch/21wPTmN

As @hodakotb put it: this is the BEST. 🤩

Two #VirginiaTech plant researchers have received part of a $1 million @NSF grant to study the use of parasitic plants for a new method of plant genetic manipulation that could enhance food production. 🌱 news.vt.edu/articles/2024/…

The @allianceforcsa enrolled 1,300 farms on 202,000 acres in its first year. Funded by an $80M @USDAgov grant, the program helps producers adopt sustainable practices. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/calscsa

Say hello to the newest #HokieGrad class of 2024! We are so happy for all of our #VTCALS graduates today, & while we're going to miss them, we are so proud to have been a part of their journey as they continue on to the next phase of their lives. Congratulations #VT2024!! 🦃🧡🎓

Virginia Tech was responsible for almost half of the growth in federally sponsored research expenditures in Virginia’s institutions of higher education in fiscal year 2023, according to a recent survey. 🙌 news.vt.edu/articles/2024/…

Two student junior fellows with the Kohl Centre, within @VTAgEcon, will have the opportunity to support Virginia’s soybean trade through a capstone project in partnership with the Virginia Soybean Association’s Board. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/calsvs

Ashtyn Dunn is a graduating student in @VTAnimalScience. She plans to attend vet school in the fall. Congratulations Ashtyn, we are so happy to see you continue to follow your passions! Read Ashtyn's story ➡️ brnw.ch/21wPtLt

We're counting down the days until fall commencement! We are so excited for all of our graduating #VTCALS Hokies to go on to their next successes, but we're sure going to miss you! 🎓🧡 Get all the details ➡️ brnw.ch/21wPsdt

Griffin Armstrong is a graduating transfer student in @VTHNFE. From a childhood spent around the world, to becoming a #Hokie athlete, he found a home here in Blacksburg. Congratulations Griffin, we can't wait to see your continued success! Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/hnfegriffin

One week until #HokieGrad! 🥹🎓 Schedule, FAQs, + more ➡️ vt.edu/commencement

Hey #Hokies, you made it to Reading Day! 📚 We hope you spend the day finding time to balance studying with rest as you prepare for exams!

We are deeply saddened to learn of Nikki Giovanni's passing. Nikki will be remembered not only as an acclaimed poet and activist but also for the legendary impact she made during her 35 years at Virginia Tech. Read more about her life. ⬇️ news.vt.edu/articles/2024/…

Is it too cold out for a pint of ice cream? We don't think so! And neither does @VirginiaLiving, which ranked Hokie Tracks among the top Made in Virginia foods! ❄️ Thanks to @VTFoodScience and @homesteadcream, #Hokies can enjoy all 3 special flavors! ➡️ brnw.ch/21wPkdc

Tiny but destructive, the red-headed flea beetle is costing nursery growers millions. 📉 #VirginiaTech researchers at the Hampton Roads AREC are collaborating directly with growers in the area to better understand the dispersion of this emerging pest. news.vt.edu/articles/2024/…