Virginia Tech Agricultural & Applied Economics

09/09/2026

2026 Tax Seminar Dates: Join us virtually on November 4–5 or December 2–3 for a two-day continuing education program focused on the latest tax laws, regulations, and issues affecting individuals and small businesses.

Designed for CPAs and EAs seeking annual continuing education credits, the seminars are also open to tax professionals looking to prepare for the upcoming tax season.

Topics include federal and state tax updates, OBBBA implications, business and individual tax issues, agriculture, payroll and estimated taxes, retirement, capital gains and losses, IRS updates, tax court cases, ethics, and more.

Learn from experienced CPAs, EAs, Virginia Tech faculty, and the IRS. Registration and additional details are available now.

The seminars are designed for both CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) and EAs (Enrolled Agents) to receive their annual continuing education credits, but tax professionals who want to learn more for the coming tax season are welcome. Preparation of both federal and state taxes will be covered. Expe...

09/09/2026

Did you know the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics will celebrate its 100th Centennial in 2027?

As we look ahead to this special milestone, we invite alumni to update their contact information so they can stay informed about upcoming Centennial celebrations, events, and festivities.

🔗Update your contact information:
https://alumni.vt.edu/service/index1.html

📍History Spotlight: The department has been renamed several times throughout its history. From 1948–1965, the department was known as: Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology

Stay tuned as we share more history, memories, and stories leading up to our 100th Centennial in 2027!

08/31/2026

Virginia's Land Use-Value program has launched 3 new videos on YouTube. Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6QCTCHtQ57T_Ero9TYPEX_R3LrgXu5cj >> 1. Transfer into Data and Transfer into Jurisdiction | 2. What is a Revalidation Form? | 3. Composite Farm: What is it and how does it affect farmers?

Learn more about the program and mission: https://luva.aaec.vt.edu

08/30/2026

: AAEC has launched the Virginia Commodity Marketing website, a resource providing tools and information to help Virginia farmers evaluate crop conditions, local markets, and historical trends.

We thank the Virginia Soybean Association, Virginia Soybean Board, Virginia Corn Board, and Virginia Farm Bureau Federation for their invaluable support and insights in the development of these tools.

Check out this resource here: https://aaec.vt.edu/virginia-commodity.html

08/28/2026

When Dr. Dixie Watts Dalton is outside the classroom, her passion for softball runs deep. From two broken legs and state championships to family memories and a love story decades in the making, softball has been woven into so many chapters of her life.
Listen as Dixie reads her heartfelt love letter to the game — a reflection on the lifelong friendships it has created, the memories it has given her, and the community that continues to keep her on the field today. https://youtu.be/gfHT_l-RZ_c

08/26/2026

Help us celebrate our outstanding alumni! We are seeking nominations — including self-nominations — for two Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics alumni awards. Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them, or nominate yourself!

⭐️Distinguished Alumni Award honors graduates of AAEC for exceptional and sustained professional achievement, recognition as innovative leaders in their fields, and meaningful service to their communities. This includes engagement and contributions to the department, the college, and the university. All alumni who are at least 10 years beyond graduation are eligible.

⭐️ The Recent Young Alumni Award honors alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years and have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence in their professional or civic endeavors.

Recipients of this award have made significant contributions in their respective fields and serve as inspiring role models for their peers. Through their accomplishments, they have distinguished themselves as outstanding ambassadors for AAEC, the college, and the broader community of recent graduates.

🧡Nomination deadline: October 5
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnlSLgFmNeUW4JVKN-_AQ_qI7qfK8nLVdcgTJTe8rKJDUzeQ/viewform

08/24/2026

Understanding the systems behind disease: Dr. Karl Rich examines the social, economic, and environmental factors that shape disease outcomes in livestock systems and agricultural communities.
🔗Check out the full spotlight at https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/08/cals-Karl-Rich-Research-Program.html

08/24/2026

We’re having a little fun on the first day of fall classes with Clint Neill, an associate professor in the department! Wishing all our faculty, staff, and students a fantastic start to the semester. Have a great first day! 🧡

08/21/2026

When you think of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Dr. Dixie Watts Dalton is one of the first people who comes to mind. Read more about her and the other amazing women highlighted in Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s magazine, Cultivate.

🔗On page 8: https://issuu.com/virginiafarmbureau/docs/cultivate_summer_2026

08/20/2026

2026 Tax Seminars - 📅 Nov. 4–5 & Dec. 2–3
Details and register: https://aaec.vt.edu/extension/Virginiatechincometaxschool.html

Virtual two-day continuing education programs offering an intensive study of tax law and regulations for individuals and small businesses.

Designed for CPAs and EAs to earn annual continuing education credits, with tax professionals of all experience levels welcome.

Topics include federal and CPA ethics, gift tax, OBBBA, business and individual tax issues, agriculture, retirement, capital gains and losses, IRS issues, new legislation, tax court cases, and more.

Learn from experienced CPAs, EAs, Virginia Tech faculty, and the IRS as you prepare for the upcoming tax season.

The seminars are designed for both CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) and EAs (Enrolled Agents) to receive their annual continuing education credits, but tax professionals who want to learn more for the coming tax season are welcome. Preparation of both federal and state taxes will be covered. Expe...