Virginia Tech CALS (@vtcals) 's Twitter Profile
Virginia Tech CALS

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Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Science — Transforming Lives Through Learning, Discovery, & Engagement #iamVTCALS

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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/…

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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/…

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

Is it too cold out for a pint of ice cream? We don't think so! And neither does <a href="/VirginiaLiving/">Virginia Living</a>, which ranked Hokie Tracks among the top Made in Virginia foods! ❄️

Thanks to <a href="/VTFoodScience/">Virginia Tech Food Science & Technology Department</a> and <a href="/homesteadcream/">Homestead Creamery</a>, #Hokies can enjoy all 3 special flavors!

➡️ brnw.ch/21wPkdc
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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!

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!
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Griffin Armstrong is a graduating transfer student in Virginia Tech HNFE. 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

Griffin Armstrong is a graduating transfer student in <a href="/VTHNFE/">Virginia Tech HNFE</a>. 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
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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

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
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Ashtyn Dunn is a graduating student in Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences. 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

Ashtyn Dunn is a graduating student in <a href="/VTAnimalScience/">Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences</a>. 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
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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/…

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Two student junior fellows with the Kohl Centre, within Virginia Tech AgEcon, 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

Two student junior fellows with the Kohl Centre, within <a href="/VTAgEcon/">Virginia Tech AgEcon</a>, 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
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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!! 🦃🧡🎓

Say hello to the newest #HokieGrad class of 2024! We are so happy for all of our #VTCALS graduates today, &amp; 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!! 🦃🧡🎓
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Two #VirginiaTech plant researchers have received part of a $1 million U.S. National Science Foundation 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/…

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The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture enrolled 1,300 farms on 202,000 acres in its first year. Funded by an $80M Dept. of Agriculture grant, the program helps producers adopt sustainable practices. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/calscsa

The <a href="/allianceforcsa/">Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture</a> enrolled 1,300 farms on 202,000 acres in its first year. Funded by an $80M <a href="/USDAgov/">Dept. of Agriculture</a> grant, the program helps producers adopt sustainable practices. 

Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/calscsa
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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

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

Did you know the soil beneath your feet plays a major role in antibiotic resistance? 🌱

#VirginiaTech researchers, including Leigh-Anne Krometis in <a href="/bse_vt/">VT BSE</a>, are uncovering how bacteria spread antibiotic resistance that impacts human health.

Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/soilhealth
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Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to explore glaciers, sample lakes, fly drones, and tackle climate challenges with David Schmale, a professor at Virginia Tech CALS, in this U.S. National Science Foundation-funded research adventure to Austria 🌍⤵️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/…

Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to explore glaciers, sample lakes, fly drones, and tackle climate challenges with David Schmale, a professor at <a href="/VTCals/">Virginia Tech CALS</a>, in this <a href="/NSF/">U.S. National Science Foundation</a>-funded research adventure to Austria 🌍⤵️
news.vt.edu/articles/2025/…
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John Galbraith, professor of soil science in VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, 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

John Galbraith, professor of soil science in <a href="/vtspes/">VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences</a>, 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