Fall 2026 Open House Events

Ag Tech On the Road: Program Overview and Networking Event

Thursday, October 15 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC)
6321 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23437

Connect, Learn, and Celebrate Ag Tech

Are you interested in agriculture, landscaping, or turfgrass management and looking for a hands-on path to a rewarding career? Virginia Tech's Agricultural Technology Program offers an accelerated, two-year Associate of Agriculture degree that prepares students for success through practical experience, industry connections, and personalized instruction.

Join us in Suffolk for an evening of program information, networking, and celebration as we share how Ag Tech students gain the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience employers are looking for.

As we celebrate 40 years of Agricultural Technology at Virginia Tech, alumni, industry partners, and friends of the program are also invited to reconnect with faculty, meet current and prospective students, hear program updates, and help shape the future of Ag Tech.

Event Highlights

• Learn about the Agricultural Technology Program and admissions process
• Meet faculty, students, alumni, and industry professionals
• Explore career opportunities in agriculture, landscaping, and turfgrass management
• Hear updates on the program and its impact over the past 40 years
• Network during a complimentary dinner

Why Choose Ag Tech?

The Agricultural Technology Program offers:

• Hands-on learning in real-world settings
• Small class sizes and personalized instruction
• Built-in work experience opportunities
• Access to Virginia Tech laboratories and research facilities
• Instruction from experienced faculty
• An accelerated two-year degree format
• Strong career placement outcomes

Students can choose from five career-focused tracks:

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

Whether you're exploring college options, considering a career change, reconnecting with Ag Tech, or looking to support the next generation of agricultural professionals, we invite you to join us for this special event.

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 7, 2026
• 9:00 am-2:30 pm
• Virginia Tech, Food Science and Technology Building, Room 27, 360 Duck Pond Drive, Blacksburg, VA 

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.