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With STRONG INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS, and start of the art facilities, you will receive a high quality, HANDS-ON education that will have you career-ready in two short years in the Agricultural Technology Program at VIRGINIA TECH. The program offers a concentrated academic experience for students pursuing an associate of agriculture degree in preparation for careers in the agricultural or green industries. Choose from Applied Agricultural Management where you can focus on agribusiness, crop production, or livestock production or Landscape and Turf Management where you can focus on landscape or golf/sports turf management.

Students in the Landscape Practicum class recently participated in a snow removal lab at the Urban Horticulture Center l...
10/12/2026

Students in the Landscape Practicum class recently participated in a snow removal lab at the Urban Horticulture Center led by . The lab gave students the opportunity to operate a skid steer with a plow attachment, as well as Snowrators equipped with 4-foot blades and brine tanks.

Experiences like this help students gain familiarity with the equipment and techniques used in professional landscape and snow management operations.

Special thanks to Six Parker and Brian Shirkey for sharing their time and expertise with our students. Another great day of hands-on learning in the Landscape Practicum course!

Hands-on learning extends well beyond the classroom! Last month, students in the Grain Crops Management and Nutrient Man...
10/09/2026

Hands-on learning extends well beyond the classroom! Last month, students in the Grain Crops Management and Nutrient Management Planning courses attended the Kentland Farm Field Day, where they explored current topics impacting agriculture.

Students learned about drought management, virtual fencing, alfalfa and small grain forage research, alternative forages, and w**d management. They also had the opportunity to connect with agricultural equipment and service providers, as well as local Extension professionals, gaining valuable insight into research, technology, and career opportunities in the industry.

Thank you to Virginia Cooperative Extension for hosting this informative field day and providing our students with another outstanding experiential learning opportunity!

There's still time to join us this fall! Whether you're interested in learning more about Ag Tech or reconnecting with o...
10/06/2026

There's still time to join us this fall! Whether you're interested in learning more about Ag Tech or reconnecting with our community, we hope you'll join us at one of these upcoming events.

📍 Oct. 15 | Suffolk
Connect with Ag Tech faculty, students, alumni, and industry professionals. Alumni are especially invited to reconnect and help us celebrate 40 years of Ag Tech.

📍 Nov. 7 | Blacksburg
Explore the program, meet our community, and learn more about the hands-on experiences and career pathways available through Ag Tech.

Prospective students, families, alumni, and industry friends are all welcome.
Register today: https://bit.ly/4xzW4ce

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Hands-on learning is underway in the greenhouse! Students in our Plant Science for Agriculture and Green Industries cour...
10/05/2026

Hands-on learning is underway in the greenhouse! Students in our Plant Science for Agriculture and Green Industries course have launched their semester-long plant research projects.

Working in teams, students identify a problem, develop a hypothesis, and conduct experiments to test their ideas. At the end of the semester, they will present their findings and share what they learned through the research process.

These projects give students practical experience in research, problem-solving, teamwork, and data collection while applying concepts learned in the classroom.

Last week, turf students assisted Jason Ratcliff with his biannual greens aeration program on the Virginia Tech Golf Cou...
10/01/2026

Last week, turf students assisted Jason Ratcliff with his biannual greens aeration program on the Virginia Tech Golf Course.

Each student had the opportunity to participate in multiple parts of the process, including mowing, verticutting, aerating, picking up cores, topdressing, and dragging in sand. By helping with this important golf course cultural practice, students gained valuable hands-on experience while supporting a process that requires significant labor.

Thank you to Jason Ratcliff and Coty Skaggs with for providing this opportunity for our students!

Our peer mentors recently shared their internship experiences with our first-year students, offering valuable insights i...
09/29/2026

Our peer mentors recently shared their internship experiences with our first-year students, offering valuable insights into the many opportunities available through our program.

Internships are a cornerstone of the Ag Tech student experience, providing hands-on learning, professional connections, and a chance to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. We are grateful to the internship hosts who invest in our students and make these meaningful experiences possible.

A special thank you to peer mentors Alex Grasser, Anthony Liberatore, Matthew Gibson, Nataleigh Darlington, Nevaeh Luttrell, and Thomas Snoddy for taking the time to mentor and encourage the next class of students. We look forward to highlighting their individual internship experiences soon!

Our students spent time today exploring internships, careers, and new connections at the Virginia Tech Agriculture, Natu...
09/24/2026

Our students spent time today exploring internships, careers, and new connections at the Virginia Tech Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life Sciences Career Fair. It was great to see their preparation pay off as they confidently networked throughout the event!

One of the best parts? Seeing so many Agricultural Technology alumni back on campus, representing their organizations and helping fellow Hokies take the next step in their careers.

Seeing our grads shine and support their alma mater is what makes this community so special.❤️🧡

Are you considering Agricultural Technology at Virginia Tech?The Thomas R. Cotton, Jr. Scholarship awards $4,200 to one ...
09/24/2026

Are you considering Agricultural Technology at Virginia Tech?

The Thomas R. Cotton, Jr. Scholarship awards $4,200 to one student each year from eligible Virginia and North Carolina localities with an interest in peanut production or the peanut industry, with preference given to Agricultural Technology students.

Want to learn more about the scholarship and the Ag Tech program? Join us in Suffolk on Oct. 15 to connect with faculty and learn more about opportunities available to Ag Tech students.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4yaVD98

Reminder: Admitted students must complete the CALS Scholarship Application to be considered for Ag Tech scholarships.

First-year Landscape Practicum students got a firsthand look at plant health care during a recent visit to the Virginia ...
09/22/2026

First-year Landscape Practicum students got a firsthand look at plant health care during a recent visit to the Virginia Tech Urban Horticulture Center. Jason and Anna Anderson, owners of Waters Edge Specialty Pruning and Plant Health Care, LLC and Ebbtide Charters, shared industry insights, demonstrated field technology, and discussed career opportunities in the green industry.

We are grateful to Jason and Anna, and to all of our industry partners, for investing in our students! Their expertise and support help connect classroom learning with real-world experience, preparing students for successful careers in landscape and horticulture.

🍂 Two opportunities to connect with Ag Tech this fall!Whether you’re exploring your college options, supporting a future...
09/17/2026

🍂 Two opportunities to connect with Ag Tech this fall!

Whether you’re exploring your college options, supporting a future student, or looking to reconnect with Ag Tech, we’d love to see you!

📍 Oct. 15 | Suffolk
Learn about the program, connect with our community, and grow your network.
🤝 Ag Tech alumni, we’d love to see you in Suffolk! Come reconnect, make new connections, and celebrate 40 years of Ag Tech with us.

📍 Nov. 7| Blacksburg
Meet our community, explore your options, and experience the program firsthand.
Prospective students, families, alumni, and industry friends are all welcome!

👉 Learn more + register: https://bit.ly/4xzW4ce

Know someone who should join us? Tag them or share this post!

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