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/edit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pOKYi3n1xCk-CbBWtmFMGVba6xdQtibdZhNDCcCJOS8/edit Jeremy L.DaubertRockinghamCounty Extension, ANR, Dairy AgentAgrabilityVirginia540-705-4627jdaubert@vt.edu

Value Added Hemp Production

Chelsea Knoll Farm 107 Chelsea Road West Point, VA, 23181

https://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, USA

 Jeremy L. DaubertRockingham County ExtensionANR, Dairy Agent540-705-4627jdaubert@vt.edu

Grazing field day

Galen Knicely Farm

 On Wednesday we are partnering with Organic Valley and Fertrell to do a pasture walk

Virginia Tech 22nd Annual NSIP Production Sale

Copenhaver Sheep Center, 329-779 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA

Dr. 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,

Cover Crop Field Tour and Demonstration

Heavenly Hideaway Lavender Farm 3939 Rives Road Petersburg, VA, 23805

https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.

Pink Eye Control Program

McCormick Farm/Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research & Extension Center, 128 Cyrus McCormick Cir, Raphine, VA 24472, USA

Here 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 States

Spotted 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 States

https://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, USA

New 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-events

For 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 States

For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.

Drip Irrigation for Backyard Gardens

Chase City Elementary School, 5450 VA-47, Chase City, VA 23924, USA

https://www.ext.vsu.edu/sfop-events For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.

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 States

For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.

Farm Safety Day in Greene County

Topics covered include safe cattle handling, bull selection, workers comp, and farm liabilityDinner provided, but

Risk Management Seminar for Cattle Producers

Rockingham VCE, 965 Pleasant Valley Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA

Here are a two cattle producer meetings we have coming up next month.  The Rockbridge

2021 Virginia Soybean Field Day

Eastern Virginia Agricultural Research & Ext Center, 2229 Menokin Rd, Warsaw, VA 22572, USA

Join us for the latest soybean research from Virginia Tech including: o Soybean breeding &

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.

Virginia Forestry Summit

Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, 710 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA , United States

HOME | 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, USA

Thank you to the hosts ofour tour stops: Holsinger Homeplace Farms,Broadway & Good Plains Farm,TimbervilleQuestions? Contact Matt Booher

Soybean Field Day

5449 Dry Bread Rd, White Plains, VA 23893, USA

Joanne Jones 434-738-6191

Small Engine Storage, Maintenance and Repair

5527 Sullivans Mill Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117, USA

William 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

Forage Tour at Marlboro Angus

359 McCune Rd, Middletown, VA 22645, USA

Please 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, USA

Join us for an inviting conversation with various agencies of USDA including Farm Service Agency

Fall Production in High Tunnels

VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United States

Participants will learn how to prepare High Tunnels for planting and caring for Fall crops

Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program

VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United States

VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource

Mid-Atlantic Urban Agriculture Summit

https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/2021/10/12/mid-atlantic-urban-ag-summit

Welcome 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, USA

Join 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, USA

Tours: 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

Sustainable Forestry Management

Wedgewood Golf Center, 2131 VA-360, Halifax, VA 24558, USA 101 Golf Dr, United States

Sustainable 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, USA

Tours: 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, USA

Join us for an inviting conversation with various agencies of USDA including Farm Service Agency

Solar-powered Water Pumping Systems

McCormick Farm/Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research & Extension Center, 128 Cyrus McCormick Cir, Raphine, VA 24472, USA

Please 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

How to Care for Houseplants

VCE-MGNV Virtual Classroom public education events for October 2021 are online and open to all.

Introduction to Micro Hydro Systems

Riner Volunteer Fire Department, 3595 Riner Rd, Riner, VA 24149, USA

Please 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 States

VSU’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, USA

Carolyn 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, USA

Tours: 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, USA

Join 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, 23901

The 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, USA

Join us for an inviting conversation with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDoF). VDoF officials

USDA/DCR Informational Meeting

Montgomery County Administration Office, Christiansburg, VA

Join 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