Public Open House: Virginia Tech's AHS Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center

The faculty, staff, and students at Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith, Jr. Agricultural Research will be hosting a:
Public Open House on August 19, 2023 from 1-4 p.m.
The Center’s scientists will provide an overview of their research projects focused on sustainable agriculture, invasive insect monitoring, plant pathology, and horticultural through research demonstrations, posters, and wagon-ride tours (1:20 and 3:00 pm) of the Center’s vineyards and orchards.

This is an open event - all are welcome! Cold drinks and locally made desserts will be provided.
For more information, contact Debra Marple: 540-232-6031 or dmarple@vt.edu.

   This Virginia Tech laboratory serves Virginia’s commercial fruit and wine grape industries through research, educational programs, development of sustainable production systems and technologies, and increased public knowledge of horticultural opportunities and benefits.

   Please visit our website to learn more about our current research and information on tree fruit and grapes. http://arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/alson-h-smith.html

 

   If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Kevin Rice, email - rkevin@vt.edu. Please contact by August 14 to discuss accommodations. *TDD number is (800)828-1120.