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The Center for Agricultural Trade

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Our Vision

To become a leader in the creation and dissemination of information and analysis for policymakers, academia, and commercial firms in the global marketplace for agricultural products.  

Our Mission
  1. Research: To generate analytical and policy-relevant research results supporting U.S. and global agricultural trade
  2. Education: To develop the skills of students to understand, operate, manage, and lead this diverse global industry
  3. Outreach: To increase the competitiveness of private and public sector agribusiness stakeholders by disseminating timely agricultural trade and policy information 

Center Officials

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Jason Grant, Program Director | jhgrant@vt.edu
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Xi He, Assistant Professor | xih@vt.edu
Yunus Emre Karagulle
Emre Karagulle, Senior Research Associate | karagulle@vt.edu
Massa
Olga Isengildina Massa, Professor | oimassa@vt.edu
Legrand
Nicolas Legrand, Research Assistant Professor | nlegrand90@vt.edu
Shelton
Jen Shelton, Events and Program Coordinator | jlvandyk@vt.edu
Stewart
Shamar Stewart, Assistant Professor | stewartls@vt.edu
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The Virginia Agricultural Trade conference will feature an outstanding lineup of distinguished speakers discussing challenges and opportunities for global agricultural and forestry exports.

April 22, 2025
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2025 Summer Symposium

REGISTER BY MAY 16, 2025

The registration fee for attending in-person is $150.00. A partial refund of $100.00 will be made if a cancellation notice is received before June 1, 2025. No refunds will be given after June 1, 2025.