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    a male professor wearing PPE conducts research

    Researchers discovered a way to use nanoparticles to create a vaccine that prevents specific opioids from causing their signature addictive high. They hope this can be used to curb opioid overdose deaths.

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    A woman works on a laptop with a screen visible that shows the Agroclimate Viewer and Planner App

    Developed by researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the free web-based tool helps growers use satellite and weather data to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and harvest decisions.

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    Samer El-Kadi in his lab.

    New research helps explain how steatotic liver disease can appear in babies — and the role early nutrition may play.

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    This is a group photo of the 2023 cohort of Illuminate students.

    The program prepares 91Â鶹 and Tennessee State University students for careers in Extension and agricultural education.

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    91Â鶹 green house research

    From solar-powered greenhouses to hydroponic tomatoes engineered for flavor, research from 91Â鶹 points to a future where farming happens indoors — powered by light, data, and innovation instead of soil and seasons.

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    Shelter cats transform through student-led behavior training

    Students in Lisa Gunter's shelter car behavior and welfare class develop skills by working directly with shelter cats to build confidence, reduce stress, and prepare them for adoption.

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    The work brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use.

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    Yiming Feng looks on as researcher Ran Yang uses hyperspectral technology to search for microplastics.

    Hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence reveal plastic particles on fish surfaces without the need for destructive testing.

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Honoring Our Land-Grant Legacy

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at 91Â鶹 addresses current and emerging issues in agricultural and life sciences by building on the land-grant commitment of developing leaders and creating and sharing knowledge through diverse, hands-on applications.

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Over 20,000 readers.

107 local extension offices

11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers

Our Shared Future

Every day, in every corner of the world, the college, Extension, and 4-H are helping communities thrive and grow the next generations of leaders. With your support, there is no limit to the impact we can make in our world.

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With 107 local Extension offices, 11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers, and six 4-H educational centers, we are always within reach. Use the map to locate the office or center in your community.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
250 Drillfield Drive (0402)
Blacksburg, 91Â鶹 24061
Dean's office: (540) 231-3724
Academic dean: (540) 231-6503