Virginia Economic Review
Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.
Growers, Schools Create Novel Solutions to Build Tech-Savvy CEA Workforce
Labor shortages have long been a challenge in agricultural operations, spurring innovative new ways of operating. Today’s farms rely as much on GPS-guided technology and artificial intelligence-driven automation as they do on manual labor. However, these changes have created their own hurdles by…
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Virginia Researchers Develop Tomorrow’s Ag Breakthroughs
Virginia universities and research institutions are leading the way to improve controlled environment agriculture in the Commonwealth and spur nationwide agricultural development.
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Aquaculture Companies Seek Profitability Through Sustainability
As traditional methods of harvesting oysters started flailing, a family business turned toward innovative aquaculture to rebound oyster populations.
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Cultivating the World’s Growth
The most advanced Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) operations are fully automated systems that deliver the exact environmental conditions required by specific plants, including the optimum temperature, humidity, and light levels. CEA operations can grow large amounts of produce while using…
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The Turman Group Looks Back on its International Trade Journey
When The Turman Group began focusing on exporting nearly 20 years ago, they saw the potential for new markets, increased sales, and improved resiliency with domestic economic issues, but also saw the potential downsides that come with opening up to new clients. When they hired someone to oversee…
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The New Age of Ag
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…
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April 1, 2025
Senior Vice President, Microsoft
Investments, Tech Partnerships, and the Future of Cyber: A Conversation With Brad Medairy
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Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton
The Art and Science of Commercialization: A Conversation With Drake Goolsby
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