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Article ItemVirginia Tech senior investigates pre-weaning death loss in pigs , article
Senior Alexis "Lexi" Clapp investigates pre-weaning death loss in pigs, hoping to provide evidence-based insights for future intervention strategies.
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Article ItemMeet Mario Ferruzzi, incoming dean of Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , article
From his start on a North Carolina farm to a new office in Hutcheson Hall, Ferruzzi brings a strong background in agriculture, food science, and service to the land-grant mission. Here are 10 questions with the incoming dean.
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Article ItemIn memoriam: Clay 'Corey' Childs, Virginia Cooperative Extension agent , article
Childs, an Extension agent for 34 years, leaves behind a legacy of impact and service in youth development, animal science, and agricultural leadership in Virginia.
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Video ItemChicken happiness , video
Leonie Jacobs, Associate Professor in the School of Animal Sciences, led a workshop to help rural middle school students participating in the Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech (SEE VT) learn about chicken behavior and how to tell if a chicken is happy.
#HurricaneRelief
A partial list of relief efforts, support, and information gathering for areas devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Southwest Virginia has had significant damages for farmers with catastrophic damages to some farms especially along the New River and Holston River. If you are interested in donating specific supplies such as hay, fencing, etc., please complete the form using the QR code to let us know of any materials or services that you are willing to donate. All those interested in donating can fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/HELPSWVAFARMERS.
Financial Donation Options:
- Virginia Cattlemen's Foundation is raising funds to support disaster relief efforts. Donations can be made online through Venmo at
https://www.venmo.com/u/vacattlemenfoundation
Or mailed to:
Virginia Cattlemen's Foundation
Memo: Disaster Relief Fund
PO Box 9
Daleville, VA 24083
- Virginia Farm Bureau is raising funds through the VA FAIRS Foundation. Donations can be made online at: https://vafairs.com/virginia-farm-relief-fund/
Or mailed to:
VAFAIRS
Memo: Disaster Relief Fund
P.O. Box 27552
Richmond, VA 23261
We are working with farmers to assess their needs. Any farmer affected by the storm that needs assistance can fill out this form to let us know: https://tinyurl.com/SWVAAGNEEDS. Extension Agents will also be adding farmers to the list with their needs.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Amy Gail Byington at the Lee County Extension Office at (276) 546-2057 or cell (276) 698-4506 or other Southwest Virginia Extension Agents. Please be aware that Extension Agents in the hardest-hit counties may be unavailable.
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