Virginia Tech’s Alson Smith Agricultural Research Center is having an open house today.

Visitors are welcome from 1 pm to 5 pm in at their facility in Winchester off Middle Road.

This is a great opportunity to meet the scientists and staff and learn about the important work they do there.

They will be featuring their research on a variety of topics including- stink bug management, novel disease management for wine grapes, reducing spring frost damage risk for fruit trees, and much more.

The center will also have tours of the farm, live demonstrations and hands-on activities.

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