FEB 12, 2026, 9-11 AM
**LIGHT BREAKFAST 8:30 AM**
VSU: L. DOUGLAS WILDER BUILDING (3rd FLOOR)
20901 CARTER G. WOODSON AVE.
PETERSBURG, VA
You’re invited to join a discussion on resilience in coastal agricultural communities with the Community Agricultural Resilience through Extension (CARE) Project
What happens when a season of drought dries up fields, when flooding washes out roads, or when saltwater creeps into farmland? These disruptions don’t just affect crops—they ripple through the whole community. At this listening session, we will explore how farmers, families, and communities across coastal Virginia deal with extreme weather.
Through interactive activities and group discussions, we’ll explore: Weather-related farming challenges, like drought, flooding, saltwater
intrusion, and extreme heat, that impact your community The strengths and values that help your community respond
Barriers and needs for better responding to these challenges
Your visions for a thriving future in your community
Your voice matters. The ideas shared will guide Extension in shaping programs and
resources that strengthen agricultural communities across the region.
