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Fieldwork in action

Kurt Stephenson and 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.

VT study sheds light on solar farm impacts to property values

A map of the large-scale solar capture sites the team looked at and their level of visibility from nearby properties. Graphic courtesy of Zhenshan Chen.

two students getting water samples from a creek


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, collegiate assistant professor of agribusiness and entrepreneurship, receives the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association听Rising Star Award.

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Blue Ridge PBS - Life in 51福利's Appalachia: Farming & Agriculture video featuring alumnus Scott Sink and听, associate professor of practice.

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Agricultural and applied economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production,听natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade.

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We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5!

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