“I want to meaningfully contribute to the research and development of international food and health economics,” said Laura Miranyi, a master’s student in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
Virginia’s aquaculture industry brought in more than $177 million for the commonwealth in 2019. Shellfish, including oysters and clams, comprise up to 84 percent of the total economic output from aquaculture.
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech will co-host the 14th annual Virginia Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade on March 29, at the Richmond Marriott Hotel.