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Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

CALS honors six alumni and friends

AAEC is proud to have five honorees recognized for their outstanding achievements and impact.

The recipients of the 2025 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Alumni Organization awards (from left): Elijah Griles, Zach Jacobs, J. Pearson, Kip Connelly, and George Norton. Not pictured: Thomas Debass. Photo by Marya Barlow for Virginia Tech.

WHAT IS AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS?

Agricultural and applied economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production,
natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade.

AAEC Fellowships and Internship available: Apply by June 16, 2025

Fireworks on a field

Alumni Weekend is an exciting tradition alumni look forward to all year long.

Join us to celebrate your class reunion, reconnect with your student organization and friends, and meet new Hokies! Return to Blacksburg to explore campus, have fun, and learn. Alumni Weekend is for all Hokies! >> Details

5 College Majors With Great Job Prospects

We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5! Read the full U.S. News & World Report article

AAEC and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are hiring!

Check out all the opportunities available here!