North Carolina A&T State University Small Farms Week Bus Tour
north carolina A&T State University Small Farms Week bus Tour
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Meeting at VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
The Virginia State University Small Farm Outreach Program would like to invite farmers, ranchers and land owners of Virginia on a bus tour the the North Carolina A&T State University Small Farmer Week in Greensboro, North Carolina. We will provide a bus from Petersburg, Virginia to return on the same day.
Space is limited to 30 participants.
For more information, contact Derrick Cladd at 804-892-4489 or dcladd@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
Agritourism Fall Fest
Agritourism Fall Fest
Thursday, October 24, 2024 • 10am - 3pm | VSU randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA
Join us for an exciting day of learning, fun, and fall festivities at the VSU College of Agriculture’s Agritourism Fall Fest! Hosted at VSU Randolph Farm, this event is designed for both producers and the general public, offering a unique opportunity to explore the growing world of agritourism.
Agritourism Fall Fest Highlights:
Explore Agritourism Opportunities: Discover how farms can profit by incorporating agritourism activities, such as growing pumpkins and mums for picking, and creating fun farm attractions like the VSU Corn Maze.
Farmer’s Market: Shop for value-added products from local producers at the VSU Farmer’s Market, showcasing the best in fresh and locally-made goods.
Pumpkin Painting & Fall Activities: Enjoy family-friendly activities, including pumpkin painting and other fall-themed fun perfect for all ages!
AgriCulinary Tech Chef Challenge:
One of the festival's most anticipated events is the AgriCulinary Tech Chef Challenge. This culinary competition brings together high school teams in a unique challenge that merges culinary creativity with the use of advanced technology and sustainable cooking practices.
Participating Schools:
Gloucester High School
Bassett High School – Team 1
Bassett High School – Team 2
Cumberland High School
Bridging Communities Regional Technical Center
Marshall Academy
Each team will prepare a three-course meal using ingredients sourced from VSU’s Randolph Farm and local farmers, showcasing the bounty of Virginia agriculture. The challenge is designed to align with the high standards of the ProStart® competition while encouraging innovative culinary techniques and technology.
A panel of expert judges from the fields of culinary arts, agriculture, and technology will evaluate the teams on creativity, technique, and the use of local and sustainable ingredients. The top six teams have been selected, and they will be provided with a list of ingredients grown at Randolph Farm and other local sources. Teams will have the opportunity to bring additional ingredients to complement their dishes.
Community Engagement:
In addition to the exciting activities, we will also be hosting a Canned Goods Drive to support underserved communities. Attendees who bring canned food donations will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a special prize. The raffle winner will be announced during the event, and you must be present to claim your prize!
This is a fun and educational event for the entire community, bringing together agriculture, agritourism, culinary arts, and fall festivities in a unique celebration at Randolph Farm.
Admission: Free
Register Today!
For more information, contact Carrie Bolton at 804-524-5836 or cebolton@vsu.edu; or Jessica Harris at 804-524-5964 or jharris@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Carrie Bolton at cebolton@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5836 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.