Soil Health
DATE: 13 July 2021TO: Arlington/Alexandria Community OrganizationsFROM: Publicity@mgnv.org, Virginia Cooperative Extension
On Farm GAP Audit
Carter Farms, 26273 Carter Lane, Unionville, VA 22567For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Veteran Bus Tour/Agricultural Marketing
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesNew and beginning farmers, ranchers and military veterans will take a bus trip to the
AHS Jr. AREC Public Open House
https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/alson-h-smith.htmlDebra Marpledmarple@vt.edu540-232-6031 Winchester, VA—The faculty, staff, and students at Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith, Jr. Agricultural
Q & A Sessions: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Farm Pond Issues
https://vsu.zoom.us/j/84642239857?pwd=TDVYR1FNa2pOcU00bnV3SldpWDVqQT09I hope that everyone is having a good summer. It’s been a busy summer with
Convert Lawn Space into Flower or Vegetable Beds
The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USAWouldyou like to make better use of some of your lawn? Learn methods to convertan existing
Mapping With Drones For Precision Agriculture
Clarence Daniels Farm, 2033 Cottontail Lane, Catlett, VA 20119https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Fall Crop Production In High Tunnels
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United Stateshttps://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Sample and Control of Varroa Mite and Small Hive Beetle
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United Stateshttps://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events Keith Tignor, VDACS State Apiarist will provide a lecture on the life cycle of the
QuickBooks® Workshop
Catawba Center, 4965 Catawba Creek Rd, Catawba, VA 24070, USAhttps://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Financial Planning
Clarence Daniels Farm, 2033 Cottontail Lane, Catlett, VA 20119https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Aquaponics
https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Small Farm Spotlight Series: Sheep Nutrition And Breeding
Shepard's Way Farm, 35287 Fleet Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Cotton Field Day
Tidewater Agricultural Research & Extension Center (TAREC), 6321 Holland Rd, Suffolk, VA 23437, USA , United StatesSamantha Dunn samd9@vt.edu 757-807-6539
Challenges of the Summer Garden – Part II
DATE: 13 July 2021TO: Arlington/Alexandria Community OrganizationsFROM: Publicity@mgnv.org, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Emerald Ash Borer Treatment
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739 Meeting ID: 97509089739Watch archived on our YouTube Channel. And please subscribe! Fifteen Minutes in the ForestFridays at
VSU Hair Sheep Field Day
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United Stateshttps://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsJoin us as VSU's hair sheep production team discuss and demonstrate their forage-based, year-round lamb
Pastured Poultry
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United Stateshttps://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Controlling Japanese Knotweed in Parks and Landscapes
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an invasive perennial and noxious weed in Pennsylvania and a
Exploring Agritourism
Carter Farms, 26273 Carter Lane, Unionville, VA 22567https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
USDA Information Session
https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsJoin us for an inviting conversation with various agencies of USDA including Farm Service Agency
Ethnic Vegetable Workshop
Increasing demand for ethnic food offers small farmers tremendous opportunities to diversify their food production
Beginning Woodland Owner Retreats
Join the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension for these 1.5 day immersive
Agribusiness Production & Financial Management Program
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United Stateshttps://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events Managing a farm is more than planting and harvesting crops or raising livestock. Farming is
Fall Weed ID in the Garden
DATE: 13 July 2021TO: Arlington/Alexandria Community OrganizationsFROM: Publicity@mgnv.org, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Dairy Skillathon
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pOKYi3n1xCk-CbBWtmFMGVba6xdQtibdZhNDCcCJOS8/edithttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1pOKYi3n1xCk-CbBWtmFMGVba6xdQtibdZhNDCcCJOS8/edit Jeremy L.DaubertRockinghamCounty Extension, ANR, Dairy AgentAgrabilityVirginia540-705-4627jdaubert@vt.edu
46th Annual Virginia Performance Tested Ram, Lamb, and Ewe Sale and Sheep Field Day
McCormick Farm/Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research & Extension Center, 128 Cyrus McCormick Cir, Raphine, VA 24472, USAGabriel Pentgpent@vt.edu540-377-2255http://www.vasheepproducers.com/ or Dr. Scott Greiner sgreiner@vt.edu
Beginning Woodland Owner Retreats
Join the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension for these 1.5 day immersive
Value Added Hemp Production
Chelsea Knoll Farm 107 Chelsea Road West Point, VA, 23181https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events Ben Clark, is a successful beginning farmer and owner of Glow Holistic, an all-natural online
Married to Farm Stress Workshop
MONTEZUMA HALL, 4736 Ottobine Rd, Dayton, VA 22821, USAJeremy L. DaubertRockingham County ExtensionANR, Dairy Agent540-705-4627jdaubert@vt.edu
Virginia Cattlemen’s Association August Productive and Profitable Webinar – Recordkeeping Tools
The Virginia Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting their monthly Productive and Profitable webinar session tomorrow,
Grazing field day
Galen Knicely FarmOn Wednesday we are partnering with Organic Valley and Fertrell to do a pasture walk
Prevent T2 National Diabetes Prevention Program
We have exciting news to share – the Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering the Prevent
Virginia Food Security Status During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Assessment by the Virginia Family Nutrition Program
https://tinyurl.com/sarahmisyakFifteen Minutes in the Forest: Site Preparation for Pine
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739 Meeting ID: 97509089739Watch archived on our YouTube Channel. And please subscribe! Fifteen Minutes in the ForestFridays at
Virginia Tech 22nd Annual NSIP Production Sale
Copenhaver Sheep Center, 329-779 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USADr. Scott Greiner at sgreiner@vt.edu or https://www.apsc.vt.edu/facilities0/copenhaversheepcenter.html
Women in Agriculture Network
https://sites.google.com/view/virginiawomeninagriculture/wia-network.We will also be hosting a Women in Agriculture Network meeting by zoom on Tuesday,
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
Register for both the Spring and Fall Series and Save $$ Spring Series* April 7,
Cover Crop Field Tour and Demonstration
Heavenly Hideaway Lavender Farm 3939 Rives Road Petersburg, VA, 23805https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
Register for both the Spring and Fall Series and Save $$ Spring Series* April 7,
Pink Eye Control Program
McCormick Farm/Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research & Extension Center, 128 Cyrus McCormick Cir, Raphine, VA 24472, USAHere are a two cattle producer meetings we have coming up next month. The Rockbridge
Spotted Lanternfly Training Course for Christmas Tree Growers
MidAtlantic Farm Credit, 125 Prosperity Dr #100, Winchester, VA 22602, USA 898 Old Farm Rd, United StatesSpotted Lanternfly Training Course for Christmas Tree Growers in Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. 9AM-12PM
Tree Care: Managing Pests and Diseases
https://mgnv.org/events/VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for September 2021 are online and open to all.
Small Diversified Veteran Owned Farm Tour
Lillian Lee Farm, 3147 Dorrell Rd, Aylett, VA 23009, USA 2 Dorrell Rd, United Stateshttps://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
New Christmas Tree Growers Meeting
Valley Star Farm, 1104 Springfield Rd, Luray, VA 22835, USANew Christmas Tree Growers MeetingValley Star Farm1104 Springfield RoadLuray, VA 22835Owner: Dave ThomasSaturday, September 11,
Organic Vegetable Garden Pepper Fest!
https://mgnv.org/events/VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for September 2021 are online and open to all.
Small Farm Orientation
https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-eventsFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
2015-2020 Farmer of the Year – Bus Tour
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Q & A Sessions: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Farm Pond Issues
I hope that everyone is having a good summer. It’s been a busy summer with
Drip Irrigation for Backyard Gardens
Chase City Elementary School, 5450 VA-47, Chase City, VA 23924, USAhttps://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
Register for both the Spring and Fall Series and Save $$ Spring Series* April 7,
Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
www.beefrepro.org
Nature Walk on Randolph Farm’s Trail in the Woods
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
Register for both the Spring and Fall Series and Save $$ Spring Series* April 7,
Farm Safety Day in Greene County
Topics covered include safe cattle handling, bull selection, workers comp, and farm liabilityDinner provided, but
Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
www.beefrepro.org
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Site Preparation for Pine
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739 Meeting ID: 97509089739Watch archived on our YouTube Channel. And please subscribe! Fifteen Minutes in the ForestFridays at
Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
www.beefrepro.org
Risk Management Seminar for Cattle Producers
Rockingham VCE, 965 Pleasant Valley Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USAHere are a two cattle producer meetings we have coming up next month. The Rockbridge
Beginning Woodland Owner Retreats
Join the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension for these 1.5 day immersive
2021 Virginia Soybean Field Day
Eastern Virginia Agricultural Research & Ext Center, 2229 Menokin Rd, Warsaw, VA 22572, USAJoin us for the latest soybean research from Virginia Tech including: o Soybean breeding &
Beginning Woodland Owner Retreats
Join the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension for these 1.5 day immersive
Virginia Tech Southwest AREC Forage Based Ram Test Sale and Field Day
Southwest Virginia Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Glade Spring, VALee Wright at lrite@vt.edu or https://www.apsc.vt.edu/extensionandoutreach/Sheep-Extension/sheep-programs/swarec-ram-test.html
Putting Your Garden to Bed
https://mgnv.org/events/VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for September 2021 are online and open to all.
Glencarlyn Library Community Garden Autumn Fest
https://mgnv.org/events/VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for September 2021 are online and open to all.
Q & A Sessions: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Farm Pond Issues
I hope that everyone is having a good summer. It’s been a busy summer with
Virginia Forestry Summit
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, 710 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA , United StatesHOME | VA Forestry SummitPhone: (804) 278-8733Email: vfa@vaforestry.org
Virginia Forage and Grassland Council Forage Tour
Holsinger Homeplace Farms, 2957 Holsinger Rd, Broadway, VA 22815, USAThank you to the hosts ofour tour stops: Holsinger Homeplace Farms,Broadway & Good Plains Farm,TimbervilleQuestions? Contact Matt Booher
Smart Agriculture – Highland VCE Drone Day
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Monterey, VABerkeley Clark CassadyAssociate Extension Agent, ANR. Bath 540-839-7261/ Highland 540-468-2225
Soybean Field Day
5449 Dry Bread Rd, White Plains, VA 23893, USAJoanne Jones 434-738-6191
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: A Tour of Maple Trees
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739 Meeting ID: 97509089739Watch archived on our YouTube Channel. And please subscribe! Fifteen Minutes in the ForestFridays at
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: A Tour of Maple Trees
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739 Meeting ID: 97509089739Watch archived on our YouTube Channel. And please subscribe! Fifteen Minutes in the ForestFridays at
Small Engine Storage, Maintenance and Repair
5527 Sullivans Mill Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117, USAWilliam Lewis a retired Career and Technical Education (CTE) Agriculture Education instructor with 35 years
Weed Control With Goats
Join us on Slade Family Farm in Surry, Virginia to learn how to use goats
Winter Trout Cage Production for Farm Ponds
Rainbow trout is a favorite among sport fishers. Eating trout is even better. If you
Forage Tour at Marlboro Angus
359 McCune Rd, Middletown, VA 22645, USAPlease below a link to register for a Grazing Field Day at Marlboro Angus in
USDA/DCR Informational Meeting
Crossroads Small Business Development Center, 1117 E Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 24333, USAJoin us for an inviting conversation with various agencies of USDA including Farm Service Agency
Information Night for Spring 2022 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program
VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for October 2021 are online and open to all.
Fall Production in High Tunnels
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesParticipants will learn how to prepare High Tunnels for planting and caring for Fall crops
Small Farm Spotlight Series: Preparing for Lambing/Kidding
Glade Spring, VA 24340, USABeginning and experienced sheep/goat producers will visit Shepherd’s Way Farm to get a glimpse of
Native Flowers, Fruits and Foliage for Fall
VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for October 2021 are online and open to all.
Mapping with Drones for Precision Agriculture
Halifax, VA, USAWith increasingly more potential benefits from the use of drones in Agriculture and the availability
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesVSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource
Q & A Sessions: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Farm Pond Issues
I hope that everyone is having a good summer. It’s been a busy summer with
Mid-Atlantic Urban Agriculture Summit
https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/2021/10/12/mid-atlantic-urban-ag-summitWelcome to the first Mid-Atlantic Urban Agriculture Summit! This event launched five years ago and
USDA/DCR Informational Meeting
Appalachian Regional Exposition Center (APEX Center), 200 Apex Drive, Wytheville, VA 24382, USAJoin us for an inviting conversation with various agencies of USDA including Farm Service Agency
2021 Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours
Cumberland State Forest, 751 Oak Hill Rd, Cumberland, VA 23040, USATours: will celebrate their 45th anniversary October 2021!involve landowners, state, federal, and forest industry natural resource
VDACS Informational Session
Online Zoom EventRegistration Opening Soon!https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/2021/10/14/vdacs-info
Native Trees: How to Select, Plant and Transplant
VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for October 2021 are online and open to all.
Sustainable Forestry Management
Wedgewood Golf Center, 2131 VA-360, Halifax, VA 24558, USA 101 Golf Dr, United StatesSustainable forestry management can be complex with the parts and activities to consider in managing
2021 Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours
Airfield Conference Center, 15189 Airfield Rd, Wakefield, VA 23888, USATours: will celebrate their 45th anniversary October 2021!involve landowners, state, federal, and forest industry natural resource
USDA/DCR Informational Meeting
Patrick County Recreation Department, 214 Johnson St, Stuart, VA 24171, USAJoin us for an inviting conversation with various agencies of USDA including Farm Service Agency
How to Dig, Cure, and Store Sweet Potatoes
Tracy Porter, a VSU SFOP Regional Program Assistant will provide a lecture and a pre-recorded
Solar-powered Water Pumping Systems
McCormick Farm/Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research & Extension Center, 128 Cyrus McCormick Cir, Raphine, VA 24472, USAPlease consider joining us for an in-person and hands-on workshop focused on water pumping systems
USDA Information Session
Join us for an inviting conversation with various agencies of USDA including Farm Service Agency
Beginning Woodland Owner Retreats
Join the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension for these 1.5 day immersive
How to Care for Houseplants
VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for October 2021 are online and open to all.
Beginning Woodland Owner Retreats
Join the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension for these 1.5 day immersive
Introduction to Micro Hydro Systems
Riner Volunteer Fire Department, 3595 Riner Rd, Riner, VA 24149, USAPlease consider joining us for an introductory workshop focused on micro-hydro systems for energy generation.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesVSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource
Sweet Potato Varieties and Taste Test
Dug In Farms, 155 Fleet's Bay Rd, White Stone, VA 22578, USACarolyn Quinn, the 2020 VSU Small Farmer of the Year Award recipient will host a
2021 Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours
Fincastle UMC Family Life Center, 137 S Church St, Fincastle, VA 24090, USATours: will celebrate their 45th anniversary October 2021!involve landowners, state, federal, and forest industry natural resource
Black Angus Cattle Operation Tour
West Point, VA 23181, USAJoin us for an in-depth tour of Edgewood Angus, a 1,500 acre Black Angus cattle
Value Added Producer Grants Informational Meeting
VCE Prince Edward Office 100 Dominion Drive Farmville, VA, 23901The Value Added Producer Grant program helps agricultural producers enter into value added activities related
Forest Management Workshop
Catawba Center, 4965 Catawba Creek Rd, Catawba, VA 24070, USAJoin us for an inviting conversation with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDoF). VDoF officials
Leave the Leaves!: And Other Beneficial Composting Practices
VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for October 2021 are online and open to all.
Cattle Wise (Women Increasing Skills & Education)
The Barn, Buckingham, VAThe Women in Agriculture Planning Group has been working on several upcoming events. We have
Beef Quality Assurance Training
Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises Inc, 10220 James Monroe Hwy, Culpeper, VA 22701, USAUSDA/DCR Informational Meeting
Montgomery County Administration Office, Christiansburg, VAJoin us for an inviting conversation with various agencies of USDA including Farm Service Agency
New Grower Vineyard Workshop
https://register.ext.vt.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1600122 Tremain Hatch540-869-2560thatch@vt.edu
Hoop House Winterization and Preservation
Do you own or are you interested in owning a high tunnel or hoop house?
22nd annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference
The 22nd annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference will be held in-person January 22-24, 2022 at