This issue of Virginia Economic Review takes a deep dive into the controlled environment agriculture industry’s past, present, and future, while highlighting traditional agricultural operations in Virginia. Article highlights include:

  • The Future of Food
  • A Fresh Take on Food Production
  • Virginia Researchers Develop Tomorrow’s Ag Breakthroughs
  • Aquaculture Companies Seek Profitability Through Sustainability
  • Peanut Processors Rely on Consistent Virginia Quality
  • The Turman Group Looks Back on its International Trade Journey

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A Conversation With Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and IT and Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca

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The History and Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Virginia

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A Conversation With Dave Maraldo, Senior Vice President of Human Health Manufacturing Operations, Merck

Peter Beard

Putting Talent in the Right Place

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A Conversation With Peter Beard, Vice President of Policy and Programs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

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