Catawba Center a resource for local growers Gene Marrano April 8, 2015 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Self Defense class for women teaches mental preparationNext: Va. Museum of Transportation files for trademark rights to N&W 611 Related Stories 1 min read AI steps in for candidate during unusual Virginia Lt. Gov. debate Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read W.E. Cundiff latest Roanoke County Public School to celebrate renovation and expansion Gene Marrano October 24, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke’s brand new The Exchange Music Hall hosting New Year’s Show with Grace Potter Clark Palmer October 24, 2025