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Virginia Cooperative Extension offers a comprehensive collection of resources, programs, and services that are research-proven, accessible, and contain actionable information that supports the success and resilience of individuals and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.

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Upcoming Workshops & Events

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Oct 20
Location to be Announced
SWCD in Session: October Board Meeting Tour - Stop 1 is Calling Sussex County Producers!
Location to be Announced
Location to be Announced
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Oct 21
Hybrid Class - Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting or
Small Farm Orientation
Hybrid Class - Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting or
Hybrid Class - Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting or
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Oct 21
Farm and Rural Business Planning
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Oct 22
North Carolina State Fair Bus Tour
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Oct 22
VSU Randolph Farm
Ginger Workshop and Field Day
VSU Randolph Farm
VSU Randolph Farm
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Oct 22
Precision Agriculture For Small Farmers
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Oct 22
Agritourism 101
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Oct 22
McCrumm's Parking Lot
VSU SFOP and USDA Information Update
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McCrumm's Parking Lot

Growing Greater Series

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Growing Greater Blogs

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Hospitality Management Student Crafts Recipe for Success with Summer Internship
Hospitality Management Student Crafts Recipe for Success with Summer Internship

"Growing the Next Generation of Ag Heroes" an initiative led by Virginia State University (VSU) Cooperative Extension.

First Trojan Farmer’s Market of the 2025-2026 School Year
First Trojan Farmer’s Market of the 2025-2026 School Year

The Trojan Farmer’s Market kicked off the new school year with fresh produce, local vendors, and plenty of community spirit. Students and visitors came together to celebrate healthy living and support small farmers from across Virginia.

Superfoods. Traditional medicine
Superfoods. Traditional medicine

At VSU’s Agricultural Research Station, scientists explore how superfoods such as baby ginger may hold the key to fighting obesity and cancer.

The Second Morrill Act
The Second Morrill Act

Virginia State University celebrates 135 years of progress since the Second Morrill Act of 1890, which established HBCU Land-Grant institutions across the nation. This milestone honors a legacy of access, innovation, and resilience that continues to empower communities today.

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VSU Small Farm Outreach Program Drives NUag Forward to Support Urban Farmers and Shape Future Policy
Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
VSU Small Farm Outreach Program Drives NUag Forward to Support Urban Farmers and Shape Future Policy
Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
Meeting Growing Demand; Sweet potato workshop teaches growers how to produce and manage popular crop
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
Meeting Growing Demand; Sweet potato workshop teaches growers how to produce and manage popular crop
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
Harvest Heroes; Cultivating Growth, Leadership, and Connection
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
Harvest Heroes; Cultivating Growth, Leadership, and Connection
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
Dr. Woods Provides Steady Servant Leadership As Acting Dean of VSU's College of Agriculture
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
Dr. Woods Provides Steady Servant Leadership As Acting Dean of VSU's College of Agriculture
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
4-H Alum and VSU Graduate Returns to Serve the Program That Helped Shape Her
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
4-H Alum and VSU Graduate Returns to Serve the Program That Helped Shape Her
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
VSU increases food sovereignty by scaling healthy harvests for small spaces
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
VSU increases food sovereignty by scaling healthy harvests for small spaces
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
A Celebration of Growth and Community at VSU’s 3rd Annual AgFest
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
A Celebration of Growth and Community at VSU’s 3rd Annual AgFest
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
VSU’s Foundational Partnership Brings Combined Expertise and Resources to Virginia’s Communities
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
VSU’s Foundational Partnership Brings Combined Expertise and Resources to Virginia’s Communities
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
Growing Greater Together: Dr. Woods Draws on Extension’s Legacy to Drive Community Impact
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
Growing Greater Together: Dr. Woods Draws on Extension’s Legacy to Drive Community Impact
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
How to Make a Winter Wellness Bouquet
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
How to Make a Winter Wellness Bouquet
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag

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