| Date: | March 17, 2015 |
| Time: | 12:00 - 2:00 PM |
| Venue: | Fralin Life Science Institute (Virginia Tech) |
| Description: |
Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences presents the program "Feeding a Growing World: A look at the Present State and Future of Agriculture" on Tuesday, March 17th in the Fralin Auditorium as part of their Black History Month Celebration. Note: This program was originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 25th, but had to be rescheduled. This Black History Month program features Virginia Tech alumnus Phil Haynie III, a fifth generation Black farmer who was recently recognized by The White House as a Champion of Change. Mr. Haynie will discuss how the agricultural community will feed 9 billion people in 2050. Mr. Haynie will also discuss: his experiences as a Black farmer, precision agriculture, the need for scientists and engineers in agriculture, and how to use a Virginia Tech education to serve the world. Refreshments will be provided! The Fralin Institute is located at 360 West Campus Drive in Blacksburg, VA on the campus of Virginia Tech. For more information, visit: http://www.calendar.vt.edu/main.php?view=event&eventid=1424192563535 or call 540-231-3787. |