Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural, Leadership, & Community Education

Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural, Leadership, & Community Education This includes preparation for a variety of employment opportunities.

Stay connected with Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education departmental news and updates for past, current, and prospective students — "Leading with purpose, educating for impact." The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education at Virginia Tech is committed to preparing students for success in professions that include formal and non-formal teaching and learning in a

griculture, as well as skills for leading agricultural organizations and communities. Our undergraduate degree in agricultural sciences is a unique program that allows students to work with a faculty advisor to experience an interdisciplinary program of study designed to address the growing needs of today’s evolving agricultural and food systems. The major complements and supports several new innovative minors on campus, including leadership and social change and civic agriculture and food systems. This degree can prepare students for entry into many exciting career fields, or it can be used as an excellent pathway to enter and excel in graduate and professional programs. Graduate degrees in the department are grounded in a personal relationship between student and advisor. Completing a graduate degree in agricultural, leadership, and community education at Virginia Tech will give students a distinct advantage in the job market as well-prepared professionals. Our Leadership and Social Change minor is designed to give students a head start in attaining leadership positions as young professionals. Not only do students learn the basics of leadership theory and practice, but they apply leadership concepts in a experiential environment so the leadership lessons “stick” and are there to draw on in a future career.

Congratulations, Bryce! The recognition is well-deserved!
06/01/2026

Congratulations, Bryce! The recognition is well-deserved!

The lush Shenandoah Valley, which I’m grateful to call home, offers the perfect place for my family to garden, forage, and cook our traditional foods. Although far from our Choctaw community, I sought out opportunities to learn more through visiting family. My sister and I also grew up around trad...

The FFA Historical room will be open during convention if you want to learn more about the founding of Virginia FFA and ...
05/30/2026

The FFA Historical room will be open during convention if you want to learn more about the founding of Virginia FFA and it's impact.

We are excited to announce that Temple Grandin, Ph.D. will visit Virginia Tech for a special event on Friday, September ...
05/30/2026

We are excited to announce that Temple Grandin, Ph.D. will visit Virginia Tech for a special event on Friday, September 25, 2026, in the Owens Ballroom.
Dr. Grandin is a globally recognized autism advocate, bestselling author, and leading expert in animal behavior and welfare. As a professor at Colorado State University, her work has transformed livestock handling practices worldwide and advanced conversations surrounding neurodiversity, innovation, and humane animal care.

The event will feature two presentations:
1:00 PM – Humane Livestock Handling
5:00 PM – Great Minds Are Not All the Same
Book sales and signing opportunities will follow each presentation.

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Grandin to campus for what promises to be an engaging and impactful event. This event is co-sponsored by The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, The School of Animal Sciences, The Department of Psychology, and the VT Center for Autism Research.

A link for ticket reservations will be available beginning in July.

05/17/2026
Build a team that can lead an international, interactive, multi-sector food industry convening on a fast timeline...you ...
05/03/2026

Build a team that can lead an international, interactive, multi-sector food industry convening on a fast timeline...you are looking at that team! Great collaboration, real-time research, and challenging conversations were all measurable outcomes from the IFIC-VT partnership.

Congratulations to Lydia Martins and Virginia Tech Agricultural & Applied Economics Dept Head Karl Rich on their award ...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to Lydia Martins and Virginia Tech Agricultural & Applied Economics Dept Head Karl Rich on their award winning PD session at AIAEE!

04/28/2026

Join us at the table...the Future Farmers of Virginia Table! Hear from Eric Fitzgerald, Blue Ridge Community College Advisor.

This table represents where it all began, the very spot where the Founding Fathers of Future Farmers of Virginia once gathered. From those first FFV meetings to today’s FFA members, this table stands as a symbol of growth, connection, and shared purpose. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of those who came before us — and the future leaders who will continue the story.

Congratulations to graduate students Enrique Lopez and Jessica Spence on their Distinguished Research Poster at the AIAE...
04/19/2026

Congratulations to graduate students Enrique Lopez and Jessica Spence on their Distinguished Research Poster at the AIAEE conference.

04/16/2026

Today, we’re remembering and honoring the lives of the 32 Hokies who were tragically taken from their loved ones and the Virginia Tech community on April 16, 2007.

On this 2026 Day of Remembrance, we’re honoring the incredible potential each of them carried and the lasting impact they continue to have on our world. 🧡

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