The Bridge Experience Program is our commitment to YOUR experiential learning.

By connecting students with internships, research, industry, international experiences, and other hands-on opportunities, the program transforms classroom learning into professional experience. Beginning Fall 2026, every student entering the department's program will complete a Bridge Experience as a graduation requirement, strengthening their success while fostering partnerships with faculty, alumni, employers, and community organizations.

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Meet Mario Ortez
Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Bridge Experience Program Director

LEARNING IN ACTION

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Showcase your experience with a featured article and social media spotlight — plus a great boost for your resume. Fill out our quick Google Form to get started, and Melissa Vidmar, Marketing, Communications, & Partnerships Manager, will be in touch!

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LEARNING BY DOING: HIGHLIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

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Students at the 2026 IFAMA World Forum in Ireland. From industry tours and conversations with global leaders to competing on an international stage, students experienced agribusiness at its highest level.
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Students with former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin at the Executive Mansion in Richmond during the 2025 Virginia Agricultural Trade Conference. Students had the opportunity to share how their capstone projects are positively impacting communities across Virginia.
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Students collect water samples from a local spring near Harrisonburg, VA, as part of their ongoing research into nitrate pollution. The team is evaluating a treatment system designed to reduce nitrates in spring water.

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