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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026