Catawba Center a resource for local growers Gene Marrano April 8, 2015 1 minute read Research, education and environmental conservation programs at Virginia Tech’s Catawba Sustainability Center means it is well-suited to suport local food systems … so says a new study … WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Self Defense class for women teaches mental preparationNext: Va. Museum of Transportation files for trademark rights to N&W 611 Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026