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We create impact with our expertise in applied economics and agribusiness principles to help address the food, financial, health, development, policy, environmental, and social needs in Virginia and around the world.

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In the news: Virginia Tech researchers are working on standardizing unmanned aerial systems for herbicide spray applications to enhance farming practices.
Assistant Professor Shamar Stewart is part of the team driving Virginia Tech's smart farming initiative. >>
Researchers will focus on corn and soybean systems to evaluate the efficiency of blanket applications of two herbicides. Photo courtesy of Sam Dean Photography.

 

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We bid farewell to Matt Holt, as he transitions to his new role as dean of Clemson’s College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences on September 1, 2024.

Matt's impact as department head and professor will be dearly missed by faculty, staff, students, colleagues, the university, and the community.

Effective July 31, 2024, George Davis, currently an associate department head and professor, will step in as the interim department head.  

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AAEC partners with Roanoke College. The newly formed partnership delivers a pathway for students to take advantage of an accelerated 4+1 undergraduate/graduate program in the department. > Press release

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