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Alumnus takes the helm of National Cattlemen's Beef Association , articleGene Copenhaver ’83 brings decades of industry experience to his new role as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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Paul Benneche receives Emerald Clover Award for decades of dedication to 4-H marksmanship education , articleA leader in 4-H shooting education, Benneche has supported youth development across Virginia for more than 40 years.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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Catawba Sustainability Center to host bale grazing workshop Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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Virginia 4-H celebrates four teens making a meaningful impact in their communities , articleThe 2026 Youth in Action honorees are strengthening agriculture, service, wellness, and STEM education through hands-on leadership.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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Helen McMahon named 2026 Friend of Virginia 4‑H , articleSearching for a way to honor her late sister, McMahon established the Mikell Josephine McMahon Endowment to support 4-H youth programs.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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One week in a foster home dramatically improves shelter dogs’ lives , articleA new study shows that a week away from the kennel may be one of the best stress-relievers a shelter dog can get — and pairing them with a familiar canine buddy when they return helps even more.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech earns national recognition for community engagement , articleThe 2026 Carnegie classification recognizes the university's long-standing commitment to community engagement through trusted, reciprocal partnerships, a designation the university has held continuously since 2006.
Date: Jan 20, 2026 - -
General ItemCampus to Commonwealth Series launches Date: Jan 19, 2026 -
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Alumni to lead key statewide agriculture and forestry roles , articleVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Charles Green '97 commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Terry Lasher '01 as state forester.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 - -
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Invasive Species Collaborative hosts spring webinar series Date: Jan 12, 2026 - -
Video Item100 years of FFA leadership at Virginia Tech , video
In 1925, four Virginia Tech agricultural educators founded the Future Farmers of Virginia, a youth organization designed to empower rural students through education and leadership. Their vision laid the foundation for today's National FFA Organization, with more than 1 million members in 9,400 chapters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including more than 14,000 in Virginia.
Date: Jan 12, 2026 - -
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Michelle Heck appointed director of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences , articleHeck, who previously served as lead scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and adjunct full professor of plant pathology and plant-microbe biology at Cornell University and the Boyce Thompson Institute, officially begins her new position on June 1.
Date: Dec 22, 2025 - -
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Steve Rideout named director of Agricultural Technology Program , articleRideout, a longtime faculty member and Extension leader, will focus on recruitment and alumni engagement in his new role.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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A livestock merchandising class with a $328,000 bottom line , articleThe student-run Hokie Harvest livestock sale has raised $4.5 million over three decades and continues to fund future learning.
Date: Nov 30, 2025 - -
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A century of FFA leadership, born at Virginia Tech , articleThe youth organization founded in 1925 by four agricultural educators is now the nation’s largest student-led organization, with more than 1 million members.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 - -
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Holiday season story ideas: Travel, avoiding foodborne illnesses, budgeting, scams, and more , articleThe holiday season is full of joy and traditions, and it can also bring a few headaches. Whether you’re keeping your pets out of trouble, protecting your wallet from scammers, caring for holiday plants, or navigating family dynamics, Virginia Tech experts offer advice to help you through it all.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Diabetes doesn’t need to derail your holiday meal plans, nutrition expert says , articleMaking healthy choices can be tough, doubly so when attending gatherings that revolve around eating rich foods and delectable desserts. For the 38 million Americans with diabetes, holiday meals can be a minefield of unhealthy options.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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Virginians with diabetes make strides through Virginia Cooperative Extension program , articleBalanced Living with Diabetes helps participants take control of their health through nutrition, exercise, and goal setting.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariffs & holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news and holiday topics including tariffs and the impact on the holidays, food safety, cooking with invasive species, Christmas trees, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Government shutdown stalemate ends, flights delayed, SNAP benefits, yams vs sweet potatoes, more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 -
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