Agriculture, Floriculture & Greenhouse Systems Student Tour
Wednesday, February 11, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
VSU Randolph Farm - 4415 River Road, Petersburg, Va 23803
This tour introduces students to agriculture, floriculture, greenhouse systems, and career pathways within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Students will meet faculty and staff, learn about USDA scholarships, internship opportunities, MANRRS, and careers in agricultural sciences. Demonstrations include drone technology for pasture management, indoor production in Cropbox units, aquaculture greenhouse activities, trolley talks, and hands-on experiences such as weeding or hydroponic transplanting. The visit also includes an overview of academic majors, success stories of former students, scholarships, and admissions guidance. Ideal for schools exploring agriculture careers, STEM pathways, and hands-on learning.
For more information, contact Tabitha Bugg at 804.892.2997 or tbugg@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.