Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
The Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station (VAES) is the scientific research center of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, encompassing various academic departments both on and off-campus, including the Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (ARECs). With over 350 scientists from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Natural Resources and Environment, and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, VAES collaborates with the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) as part of Virginia’s Agency 229.
VAES, in partnership with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), focuses on innovation in agriculture, food, and health through basic and applied research. This research aims to improve the quality of life for individuals and families and strengthen Virginia's social and economic health. By employing advanced qualitative and quantitative methods, VAES research supports Virginia’s animal, plant, and seafood industries, promotes natural resource conservation, and benefits consumers statewide.
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Shenandoah Valley AREC
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Alson H. Smith Jr. AREC
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Virginia Seafood AREC
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Southern Piedmont AREC
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Hampton Roads AREC
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Middleburg AREC
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Reynolds Homestead FRRC
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Tidewater AREC
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Southwest Virginia AREC
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Eastern Virginia AREC
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Eastern Shore AREC
VAES Latest News & Updates
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Experimental enzyme shows promise against fire blight disease , articleThe study marks the first major research milestone in a national effort to develop new tools that help growers combat one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears.
Date: Aug 10, 2026 - -
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Feeding dairy cows to be more resilient to infection , articleNew research focuses on strengthening cows’ immune systems through nutrition to address rising disease rates and industry challenges.
Date: Jul 31, 2026 - -
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Keeping horses healthy while protecting pastures , articleAdvancing equine management practices benefit horses, their owners, and the land they depend on.
Date: Jul 01, 2026 - -
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Ancient millipedes still had secrets to tell , articleResearchers completed the first evolutionary history of Earth’s first land animals, pushing their origins tens of millions of years deeper into the past.
Date: Jun 12, 2026 - -
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Could your dog help fight the spotted lanternfly? A new study makes the case , articleOrdinary pet dogs outperformed trained human searchers in the first real-world test of community dog-handler teams, finding more than twice as many egg masses.
Date: Jun 09, 2026 - -
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Center Spotlights , articleGraduate research scholarship helps students tackle global challenges
Date: Apr 30, 2026 -
Mary Burrows
Associate Dean for Research, Director of VAES
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