HOME FOOD PRESERVATION
https://bit.ly/2MrcY8GHOME FOOD PRESERVATION More people than ever are growing their own food at home. This
21st Annual Virginia Tech Sheep Center Production Sale
https://www.apsc.vt.edu/facilities0/copenhaversheepcenter.htmlAug 29, 1PM - 45th Annual Virginia PerformanceTested Ram Lamb Sale & Ewe Lamb Sale,
Tree & Urban Forestry Webinar Series
https://treesvirginia.org/eventsIf Trees Could Talk: Urban Tree Ring Analysis Wednesday September 9, 2020 – Noon to 1
VCE Farm Safety, Health, & Wellness Initiative
Using the Farm Financial Stress Assessment Tool: A Webinar for Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents and
Virginia Industrial Hemp Production Virtual Field Day
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/92939718649https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/92939718649John Fike, Ph. D.Forage Extension SpecialistForage-Livestock, Hemp, and Bioenergy Crop ResearchSchool of Plant and Environmental
Roots, Fruits, Nuts, and Leaves: The Glories of Fall Foraging
TO: Arlington/Alexandria Community OrganizationsFROM: Publicity@mgnv.org, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia(Alexandria/Arlington)SUBJ: September 2020 Public Education Programs NEW! VCE-MGNV
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest – Timber Harvesting and Water Quality
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739All live sessions will be on Zoom.Join the Zoom Meeting at:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739Meeting ID: 97509089739Weekly series of
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table – Peanuts
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pTyx6SFWQduOjoDNU39AUwLet’s visit a local Virginia peanut farm to see where and how peanuts are grown.
4-H (in-person) State Skillathon Contest
To be determinedEducational Contests – Last week we receivedUniversity approval to begin limited, guideline-compliant, in-personprogramming. We are
New Christmas Tree Growers Meeting
Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm 2425 Wickliffe Rd, Berryville, VA, United StatesThe Virginia Christmas TreeGrowers Association will be sponsoring a New Christmas Tree Growers Meetingon Saturday,
Glencarlyn Library Community Garden Autumn Fest
TO: Arlington/Alexandria Community OrganizationsFROM: Publicity@mgnv.org, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia(Alexandria/Arlington)SUBJ: September 2020 Public Education Programs NEW! VCE-MGNV
Virginia 4-H Mindfulness Mondays – Yoga for Kids
Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/392488352,It is with pleasure that I inform you that the Virginia 4-HMindfulness Monday sessions will
Q&A session: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Farm Pond Issues
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/991841480731:00 -2:00 PMAugust 31 September 14September 28October 12October 26November 9November 23December 7December 21 Zoom Link
New Patterns, New Visions
https://foodsystems.centers.vt.edu/events-and-speakers/UpcomingEvents/SummerLearningCircleSeries.html,Monday, June 29 3:00-4:30 PM “Getting at the Roots of Whiteness and Anti-Blackness”This session will
Trout Production
I hope everyone had a great weekend. Now that we are backto work, we have
New Vineyard Grower Workshop *Virtual Edition*
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrcuusqjsrGtIZm2xZueZDftdSpg9ByBAgFrom: Hatch, Tremain <thatch@vt.edu> TonyWolf, Beth Chang and I are putting on a virtual new
Tree & Urban Forestry Webinar Series
https://treesvirginia.org/eventsSeeing Trees and the ForestWednesday September 16, 2020 – Noon to 1 pmSpeaker: Dr Sonja
Spotlight on Farm Safety, Health, & Wellness Toolkit for Managing Farm Stress and Mental Health
This webinar covers the most recent resources developed for farmers and service providers by Virginia
VCE Farm Safety, Health, and Wellness Initiative
Hosted by the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition with AgrAbility Virginia “Spotlight on Farm
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
https://ext.vt.edu/natural resources/legacy planning/training.htmlLegacy Planning Webinar Series If you have woodland, you have a legacy worth passing on.
4H Canine Science – CBP Canine Program
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqce6vrDkvGt07sFcJJLUqgBrCiKcK1RM4,https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/canine-science/homeIn this series, you will learn about animal behavior, dog training techniques, and careers in
Management Tools that Make Your Life Easier
CynthiaMartelVCEFranklin CountyANR,Dairy Science Agentcmartel@vt.eduoffice– (540) 483 -5161fax– (540) 483 -0807cell– (540) 488-2060
New Vineyard Grower Workshop *Virtual Edition*
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pduCqrD0vE9UKO6WgI5K0katphzKUbr1EFrom: Hatch, Tremain <thatch@vt.edu> TonyWolf, Beth Chang and I are putting on a virtual new
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
https://ext.vt.edu/natural resources/legacy planning/training.htmlLegacy Planning Webinar Series If you have woodland, you have a legacy worth passing on.
Balancing Life: An Update on Family Finances During COVID-19
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U3abLEJgRg2CrvmvN9kvDgVirginia Cooperative Extension, in partnership with NCExtension, invites you to joinBalancingLife: An Update on Family
Native Trees for the Urban Home Landscape
TO: Arlington/Alexandria Community OrganizationsFROM: Publicity@mgnv.org, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia(Alexandria/Arlington)SUBJ: September 2020 Public Education Programs NEW! VCE-MGNV
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest – The Life of Clearcut
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739All live sessions will be on Zoom.Join the Zoom Meeting at:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739Meeting ID: 97509089739Weekly series of
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table – Greenhouse and Nursery Ornamentals
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tXyYtuxCT2qbyWghoiLxDQFrom the vegetable transplants you planted this spring to the shrubs and flowers that decorate
Coping with a Money Crunch
https://tinyurl.com/moneycrunch2020Please find attached a flyer for an upcoming webinar “Coping with a Money Crunch" that
Culpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour
www.CulpeperFarmTour.comCulpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour
www.CulpeperFarmTour.comWormy Life of Fish
https://www.cvent.com/c/express/ac775ec3-599e-4ac5-941b-76005065136fHave you ever wondered what might be living inside and on a fish? Have you
Food System Financing in Virginia
Michael Reilly of Virginia FoodshedCapital and I are hosting a webinar seriesthrough the end of
Kentland Farm Virtual Field Day
tinyurl.com/kentland2020The Kentland FarmVirtual Field Day will be held on September 22nd from 7 – 8:30
Tree & Urban Forestry Webinar Series
https://treesvirginia.org/eventsGreen Industry in the Woods & Weeds: Expanding your Business with Woodland Health Services to
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
https://ext.vt.edu/natural resources/legacy planning/training.htmlLegacy Planning Webinar Series If you have woodland, you have a legacy worth passing on.
Building Raised Beds
10275 Lanes Farm Ln Culpeper, VA, United StatesIn this in-person workshop, presented by Thunder Lane of Lane Farms, participants will learn practical
USDA Information Session
https://www.cvent.com/c/express/cfb53aad-917b-4362-812f-5b519b58c7b0Learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
https://ext.vt.edu/natural resources/legacy planning/training.htmlLegacy Planning Webinar Series If you have woodland, you have a legacy worth passing on.
SE Virginia Beginning Woodland Owners’ Retreat
New Kent Forestry Center 11020 Pocahontas Trl, Providence Forge, VA, United StatesEvents Calendar | Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program | Virginia Tech Developed for landowners new
Native Ground Covers for Sun and Shade
TO: Arlington/Alexandria Community OrganizationsFROM: Publicity@mgnv.org, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia(Alexandria/Arlington)SUBJ: September 2020 Public Education Programs NEW! VCE-MGNV
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest – Aging Deer Jawbones
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739All live sessions will be on Zoom.Join the Zoom Meeting at:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739Meeting ID: 97509089739Weekly series of
Coping with a Money Crunch
https://tinyurl.com/moneycrunch2020Please find attached a flyer for an upcoming webinar “Coping with a Money Crunch" that
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table – Grains
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9HujH7Z8R4aFScHAPSPISwIn this session we will learn about the Common Grain Alliance and learn about how
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table – Grains
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9HujH7Z8R4aFScHAPSPISwIn this session we will learn about the Common Grain Alliance and learn about how
Beekeeping for Beginners
www.facebook.com/VSUCollegeOfAgricultureJoin us for an informative discussion on beekeeping with Rob Davis of Heavenly Hideaway Lavender
Q&A session: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Farm Pond Issues
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/991841480731:00 -2:00 PMAugust 31 September 14September 28October 12October 26November 9November 23December 7December 21 Zoom Link
Best Practices in Post- Harvest Storage and Processing
Register: http://bit.ly/cgawebinarWilliam Hale, All-Farm Organics William Hale of All-Farm Organics will begin our session sharing his
The Eastern Bluebird: Getting Started, Getting Them to Stay
The Eastern Bluebird: Getting Started, Getting Them To Stay. Learn how to attract bluebirds and
Tree & Urban Forestry Webinar Series
https://treesvirginia.org/eventsUrban Tree Canopy Cover: Structure, Function, and AssessmentWednesday September 30, 2020 – Noon to 1
Livestock Genetics & Genomics – Genetics foundation: EPDs and genomic testing
https://virginiatech.zoom.is/i/96216734567In the name of the Extension Committee of the Southern Section of the American Society
Mindfulness and Self-Care for Farmers
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/93922858324Kara Dodson Farmer at Full Moon Farm in Triplett, NC This webinar will
Coping with a Money Crunch
https://tinyurl.com/moneycrunch2020Please find attached a flyer for an upcoming webinar “Coping with a Money Crunch" that
Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours – Halifax County
https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/landownerprograms/field-tours.htmlDay-long,on-site/real/in-person/outside (pending COVID-19 developments and following allpublished guidelines for personal and group safety) Details &
Soybean Field Day – Charlotte and Halifax counties
There are two different demonstration plots and producers are welcome to attend one or both
4-H Livestock Shows – State Fair of Virginia
State Fair of Virginia 13100 Meadow Farm Rd, Doswell, VA, United States2020 State Fair of VA – The State Fair of VA is stillon as scheduled
PEST MANAGEMENT IMPACTS ON THE APPLE MICROBIOME AND DOWNSTREAM CONSEQUENCES FOR FRUIT QUALITY AND CIDER PRODUCTION
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/93724868958This semester's Food Science & Technology Seminar Serieswill be kicked off by Dr. Susan Whitehead
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest – Forest Pests: Fall Edition
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739All live sessions will be on Zoom.Join the Zoom Meeting at:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739Meeting ID: 97509089739Weekly series of
Livestock Genetics & Genomics – Thermotolerance impacts on cattle performance
https://virginiatech.zoom.is/i/96216734567In the name of the Extension Committee of the Southern Section of the American Society
Fall Forestry & Wildlife Field Tours – Grayson County
https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/landownerprograms/field-tours.htmlDay-long,on-site/real/in-person/outside (pending COVID-19 developments and following allpublished guidelines for personal and group safety) Details &
Gardening for Wildlife: Audubon at Home Wildlife Sanctuary Certification
https://mgnv.org/eventsTO: Arlington/Alexandria Community OrganizationsFROM: Publicity@mgnv.org, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia(Alexandria/Arlington)SUBJ: October 2020 Public Education ProgramsNOTE! VCE-MGNV
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest – Tree Pruning Basics
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739All live sessions will be on Zoom.Join the Zoom Meeting at:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97509089739Meeting ID: 97509089739Weekly series of
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table – Pumpkins
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iNQlKcfMSS2yrX54GbzbhQPumpkins are Virginia's 20th in the list of the top 20 farm commodities in Virginia.
2020 4-H/FFA Dairy Skillathon
Rockingham County Fair 4964 S Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA, United Stateshttps://tinyurl.com/vadairyskillathon
Q&A session: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Farm Pond Issues
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/991841480731:00 -2:00 PMAugust 31 September 14September 28October 12October 26November 9November 23December 7December 21 Zoom Link
Informational Webinar: Sharing Experiences & Considerations for Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Virginia
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcO-qqD4qHdD1WQgKIpdm7bya8e-CMzc1“Solar Farms”- Also known as “utility-scale solarphotovoltaic (PV)” projects, are increasing across Virginia. Many projects
Livestock Genetics & Genomics – Genetics of hair coat shedding in cattle
https://virginiatech.zoom.is/i/96216734567In the name of the Extension Committee of the Southern Section of the American Society