Small farmer with big ideas helps build regional food hub
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Ann Taylor Wright realized that spending a few hours each week selling meat products to farmer’s market customers wouldn’t keep her sixth-generation family farm afloat.
Search Results for Virginia Tech research
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UVA-developed device regulates blood glucose for Type 1 diabetes patients
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The FDA has approved an artificial pancreas system based on technology from the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology that automatically monitors and regulates blood glucose levels.
Less than 10% of disposable income spent on food in U.S.
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Affordable food prices and rising income levels have led to greater food security nationwide, with a little pocket change left for many Americans.
NIH funds study biomolecular interactions in hopes of informing drug design
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Biomolecules — carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids — form the foundation of life and are responsible for carrying out every process that occurs in our bodies.
Senate passes government-funding bills, ahead of shutdown deadline
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The Senate passed two bipartisan, bicameral spending bills Thursday to fund federal government operations through 2020. The bills now head to President Trump’s desk for signature.
Northam marks opening of Rocket Lab Launch Pad
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced today the activation of Rocket Lab’s first launch facility in the United States, located at Wallops Island.
AeroFarms to build $42 million state-of-the art facility in Danville
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AeroFarms® will invest $42 million to build its largest, most sophisticated indoor vertical farm to date in Cane Creek Centre, a joint industrial park for the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Amazon Web Services, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Danville Community College collaborate on new course
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Danville Community College hosted a Fusion Splicing Certificate Course this week, a collaborative training event with Amazon Web Services and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave.
Legislation would encourage local schools districts to develop enhanced STEM learning programs
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Rep. Abigail Spanberger is cosponsoring legislation to empower local school districts to engage girls, young women, and minority students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Richard Fitzgerald honored with lifetime conservation award
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Agronomist and nutrient management expert Richard Fitzgerald has received the Carl G. Luebben lifetime achievement award for his contributions to soil health and water quality in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
