About the Advisory Board

The Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAEC) Advisory Board provides strategic guidance, industry insight, and community perspective to the department head to support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences priorities in teaching, research, and Extension.

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Meet our Advisory Board members >>

Upcoming Meeting Date: October 2026 (TBD)

Previous meetings

Agenda: 

  • Bridge Experience Program
  • AAEC Vision and Next Steps 
  • Advisory Board Discussion 
    • Outcomes and objectives
    • How we work together for the greater good
    • Next meeting location and date thoughts
  • AAEC and OMALS event collaboration
  • Approval of new Bylaws 
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Contact Us
Karl Rich

Deparment Head and Professor

Melissa Vidmar

Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships Manager and staff associate of the Advisory Board

208 Drillfield Drive, Hutcheson Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061

(540) 231-9443
vidmar@vt.edu