Meet the Intern: Gracie Edwards

Published August 4, 2026 | 3 min read | Intern Spotlight Quick Facts: University: Ferrum College Major: Agriculture Science with Horticulture Emphasis Internship Role: AgTech Hometown: Martinsville, Virginia Internship: Summer 2026   This summer, IALR welcomed Gracie Edwards as one of the CEA Innovation Center’s AgTech interns. Throughout her internship, Gracie played an active role […]

Meet the Intern: Ashyna Robinson

Published August 4, 2026 | 3 min Read | Intern Spotlight  Quick Facts: University: Old Dominion University Major: Strategic Communications Minor: Community Health Internship Role: Marketing & Communications Hometown: Altavista, Virginia Internship: Summer 2026   This summer, IALR welcomed Ashyna Robinson as the CEA Innovation Center’s first Marketing & Communications intern. Throughout her internship, she […]

Careers in Controlled Environment Agriculture: More Than Just Growing Plants.

Published July 8, 2026 | 5 min read| Career Exploration Often when people think of agriculture, they picture wide-open fields, tractors, and traditional farming. While those careers remain essential, today’s agricultural industry has evolved into a high tech, multidisciplinary field. With this evolution, many opportunities are now available for individuals with diverse skill sets and […]