Discover Your Future in Agriculture, Landscaping, or Turfgrass

Are you passionate about agriculture, landscaping, or turfgrass—and ready to turn that passion into a rewarding career? Virginia Tech’s Agricultural Technology Program offers a fast-paced, hands-on education that prepares students for success in just two years.

Join us for one of our upcoming events to explore how you can earn an Associate of Agriculture degree while gaining real-world experience and leadership skills.

  • Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
  • Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC), 6321 Holland Road Suffolk, Virginia
  • Dinner provided by the Nansemond County Farm Bureau   
Register Here

 

What to Expect

Learn what makes the Agricultural Technology Program unique:

  • Hands-on learning in real-world settings
  • Small class sizes and personalized instruction
  • Built-in work experience opportunities
  • Access to Virginia Tech’s labs and research facilities
  • Instruction from experienced faculty
  • Accelerated two-year format
  • High job placement rates

Students can specialize in one of five career-focused tracks:

  • Agribusiness
  • Crop Production
  • Landscape Management
  • Livestock Production
  • Turfgrass Management

High school seniors and recent grads can receive on-site conditional admission! To qualify, please bring: A copy of your high school transcript. 

Ready to grow your future? Join us October 9 and take the first step toward a career rooted in innovation and impact.

Directions: The Virginia Tech Tidewater AREC is located in the Holland community of Suffolk approximately 7 miles southwest of downtown Suffolk on U.S. 58 (6321 Holland Road). U.S. 58 West toward the Tidewater AREC can be connected from points east and north via I-664, I-64 and I-264 or from U.S. 460 traveling east toward Suffolk. U.S. 58 East toward Tidewater AREC can be connected from points west and south via I-85 at South Hill, I-95 at Emporia or Route 258 at Franklin.

The center entrance off of U.S. 58 is on the left when traveling west from the direction of downtown Suffolk and on the right when traveling east from the direction of Franklin.

  • Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • 9:00 am-2:30 pm
  • Virginia Tech, Litton-Reaves Hall, 175 West Campus Dr. , Blacksburg, VA
Register Here

 

What to Expect

Join us for a hands-on, info-packed day where you’ll get to:

🔹 Learn About Our Program Options
Discover our two areas of specialization in Applied Agricultural Management and Landscape & Turf Management.

🔹 Connect with Alumni
Hear how our graduates are thriving in agriculture and related industries during our Alumni Panel.

🔹 Hokie Chats
Meet the people who make this program special—faculty, current students, and program administrators.

🔹 Explore or Participate
Choose to Tour our Grounds or Try a Sample Class. See our resources, teaching approach, and student life firsthand.

🔹 Application Overview
Our application process is unique—we’ll walk you through it step-by-step.
High school seniors and recent grads can receive on-site conditional admission! To qualify, please bring: A copy of your high school transcript. 

Contact

Questions? Email us agtech@vt.edu

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please email us at agtech@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.