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VSU Spring Ag Fest "Block Party"

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VSU Spring Ag Fest “Block Party”

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 · 11 am–2 pm

Virginia State University, Foster Hall & University Ave


Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Dionne Toombs, Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Acting) 

An all-hands-on-deck social event for VSU students, faculty, and staff. Representatives from every area of the college will in attendance to showcase projects and have some educational fun. 

The Culture House College Tour will sponsor 300 free meals and snacks to students, which include Everything Legendary plant-based burgers, Rap Snacks chips, and Partake allergin-free cookies. The Culture House College Tour is a food truck tour highlighting black-owned food companies in hopes of inspiring students to become manufacturers in the food industry. 

For more information, contact Mark Klingman at mjklingman@vsu.edu.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Program office at mjklingman@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5493 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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