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- - Virginia Tech scientists who identified dangerous Giant Hogweed in Clarke County hopeful that it will be contained
    “It’s a dangerous plant but I’m not overly concerned about it. This seems to be an isolated incident,” said Virginia Tech’s Michael Flessner, an assistant professor and extension weed science specialist.
- - Red salamander named official salamander of Virginia thanks to 4-H group
    Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, sponsored the bill at the urging of young conservationists affiliated with Salamander Savers, an ecological-minded 4-H group based in Northern Virginia.
- - Delbert O’Meara inducted to Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Hall of Fame
    O’Meara, of Walters, Virginia, a 1962 graduate of animal science and a 1967 graduate of agricultural education, was inducted into the hall at the annual college alumni awards ceremony.
- - Virginia Tech professor and 4-H youth team up to establish Community and 4-H Center in Senegal
    After years of fundraising and collaboration, the Samuel and Eleanor Morris Community and 4-H Center has been established in Santamba, Senegal. The center will become a place for youth and adults to develop leadership skills and move forward together.
- - Spot the invasive spotted lanternfly at your farm or home? Report it.
    An invasive insect that has damaged agricultural crops in the Northeast United States and creates a black sticky mess on homeowners’ trees that stinks of sour vinegar has been found in Virginia.
- - Mike Evans uses his life’s experience to lead new School of Plant and Environmental Sciences
    Evans is the director of the newly formed School for Plant and Environmental Sciences, which combines three former departments — horticulture; crop and soil environmental sciences; and plant pathology, physiology, and weed sciences — under one administrative roof.
- - Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2018 promotions, tenure, continued appointments
    The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved these promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 4 meeting.
- - Virginia 4-H'ers spend spring break helping Texans rebound from Hurricane Harvey
    4-H teens from Halifax, Virginia, traveled to Texas to volunteer for a week with Hurricane Harvey relief.
- - Virginia Extension Master Gardeners offer help for common garden and landscape problems
    Educational resources and plant diagnostic services offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program are helping state residents grow healthy plants.
- - Ruth Wallace receives Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension
    Since beginning her career with Virginia Cooperative Extension in 1994, Wallace has established herself as a community leader.
- - Renee Boyer receives Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension
    Boyer’s goal is to educate food handlers in safe food-handling practices. In 2006, she introduced the Virginia Cooperative Extension State Food Safety Leadership Team.
- - David Moore honored with emeritus status
    Moore, of Deltaville, Va., has been a member of the Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension communities since 1992.
- - Netflix’s ‘Heroin(e)’ becomes the star of Save Our Towns Episode 8
    Mayor Steve Williams and Fire Chief Jan Rader command national attention as Huntington, West Virginia, chooses to confront the opioid epidemic rather than downplay it.
- - Karen Vines named assistant professor of agricultural, leadership, and community education
    Vines' primary interest is in providing Extension agents with professional development experiences that allow them to excel and provide greater sustainability and resilience to their communities.
- - Bain Wilson named assistant professor of animal and poultry sciences
    Wilson's appointment includes research and extension responsibilities.
- - Clinton Neill named assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics
    Neill's appointment is focused on extension and teaching. His primary research is on food system economics and agribusiness.
- - St. Paul’s persistence pays off as town snags boutique hotel
    In 2014 Mayor Kyle Fletcher told Save Our Towns the town sought to establish a boutique hotel in town, but it didn’t happen overnight.
- - In memoriam: Judith Midkiff, project associate with Virginia Cooperative Extension
    Midkiff has been employed by Virginia Tech through Virginia Cooperative Extension since 1987.
- - Virginia Tech, international trade reps to discuss NAFTA, other export issues at 10th Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade
    The event will continue the tradition of focusing on the most salient topics in international agricultural trade with representatives from key trade nations.
- - Community Voices hosts Washington Post reporter and author Amy Goldstein on Feb. 19
    Goldstein wove the stories of a small city and its people together in "Janesville: An American Story." All events on Feb. 19 are free and open to the university community and general public.

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