On-line Woodland Options for Landowners
ON-LINE COURSE at own paceEvents Calendar | Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program | Virginia Tech On-line in the comfort
Small Farmer Orientation Class
Wedgewood Golf Center, 2131 VA-360, Halifax, VA 24558, USA 101 Golf Dr, United StatesThis half-day workshop introduces the available training programs, technical assistance and financial resources designed to
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Session
East Rivanna Fire Hall, 3501 Steamer Dr., Keswick, VAMonday, March 9 from 11:30 am - 5 pm at the East Rivanna Fire Hall
Minority and Veteran Farmers of the Piedmont
Carver Center 9432 North James Madison Highway Rapidan, VA, 22733 7001 James Madison Hwy, United Stateshttp://mvfpva.org/calendar.phpMVFPVA.org
2020 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 5527 Sullivans Mill Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117, USA , United StatesField Day (Hispanic)
Rosa’s Garden 4301 Fox Hunter Lane Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 3901 Fox Hunter Ln, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Virginia Farmers Market Association Coastal Region Season Kickoff and Training
Chesapeake Central Library, 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA 101 Cedar Rd, United StatesCoastal Region Meeting & Training VAFMA invites all farmers market managers and vendors in the Coastal
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification/Recertification Program
Randolph-Henry High School, 755 David Bruce Ave, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923, USA 100 David Bruce Ave, United StatesFarm Business Planning and Personal Finance Workshop
Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd #1511, Hanover, VA 23069, USA 13201 Hanover Quarter Rd, United StatesFarm Business Planning & Personal Finance Workshop With its variety of available loan options, USDA’s
Virginia Berry School
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesVirginia State University College of Agriculture andVirginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will hold the “Virginia Berry
51st Virginia Pork Industry Conference
Central High School Complex, Cultural & Education Center, 2748 Dogtown Rd., Goochland, VA 23063 , United StatesPARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BY March 5, 2020 Return completed form by mail, e-mail, or fax
How to Market Your Timber/Forest Management (Silvopasture Workshop)
Wedgewood Golf Center 2131 Mountain Road Halifax, VA, 24558 5001 Wedgewood Rd, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Herbicide Resistant Weeds Workshop
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex, 19783 US-29, Chatham, VA 24531, USA 1001 Old Rd, United StatesAnnie’s Project
Cooperative Extension Services, 507 Wenonah Ave, Pearisburg, VA 24134, USA 301 Wenonah Ave, United States2020 Spring Lecture Series #2: Nature’s Best Hope
Lane Auditorium, 401 McIntire Rd Charlottesville, 22902On March 12, Doug Tallamy, a leading voice for growing native plants in our yards
Herbicide Resistant Weeds Workshop
Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, VA 23824, USA , United StatesBasic Beekeeping
Virginia Tech Eastern Shore AREC, 33446 Research Dr, Painter, VA 23420, USA 33444 Research Dr, United StatesVDACS State Aparist Keith Tignor will provide classroom instruction on the following topics: Colony Collapse
Estate Planning and Land Transition
Bluestone-Harmony Baptist Association & Ministries Headquarters 635 Bluestone Road Keysville, VA, 23947 , United StatesDon’t wait to begin planning for the future generation! The USDA estimates that 70% of
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesUrban Agriculture Certificate Program — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University To help meet
Blue Ridge Region Farmers Market Vendor Training
Blue Ridge Region Vendor Training VAFMA, LEAP for Local Food, Salem Farmers Market and Lynchburg
Montpelier’s Nature Exploration Series: Magnificent Trees of Montpelier
Montpelier, VA 23192, USA , United StatesEvents Calendar | Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program | Virginia Tech Montpelier is home to
Herbicide Resistant Weeds Workshop
Farm Credit of the Virginias, 4646 S Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA 4601 S Valley Pike, United StatesVeteran Farmers Conference : Boots to Roots
VSU - Gateway Event & Dining Hall 2804 Martin Luther King Drive, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834, , United StatesVeteran Farmers Conference : Boots to Roots — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University
Lender and Producer Workshop
Montgomery County Government Center-Multi-purpose Room 755 Roanoke Street Christiansburg, VA, 24073 101 Montgomery St, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Spring Recreational Pond Management
100 Tobacco St, Lawrenceville, VA 23868, USA 100 Tobacco St, United StatesLight refreshments will be available. Learn how to identify and control pond weeds, why water
Roanoke Tree Care Workshop
Virginia Western Community College, 3094 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, USA 2000 Colonial Ave SW, United StatesMarketing Your Farm Products (Promotion. Pricing, Packaging and Display)
Wedgewood Golf Center 2131 Mountain Road Halifax, VA, 24558 5001 Wedgewood Rd, United Statesor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo
Greater Richmond Convention Center!, 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA 2 N 3rd St, United StatesVirginia Food & Beverage Expo Sponsored by VDACS, the Virginia Food and Beverage Expo connects
Fresh Link Ambassador Training
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lynchburg, 4021 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA 2020 Wards Rd, United StatesFresh Link Ambassador Training Fresh Link Ambassador (FLA) model is an innovative peer-to-peer, community-based outreach
Herbicide Resistant Weeds Workshop
Tidewater Agricultural Research & Extension Center (TAREC), 6321 Holland Rd, Suffolk, VA 23437, USA , United StatesHerbicide Resistant Weeds Workshop
Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 33446 Research Dr., Painter, VA , United StatesContainer Gardening
Eagle Rock Library, 55 Eagles Nest Dr, Eagle Rock, VA 24085, USA 2 Eagles Nest Dr, United StatesWhole Farm Planning
Franklin, VA , United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Ag Supper Club
Wilson Brothers BBQ, 1224 W Danville St, South Hill, VA 23970, USA 101 W Danville St, United StatesJoin us to learn more about agriculture and ask those burning questions! For questions, please
2020 Spring Lecture Series #3: Year Round Vegetable Gardening
5th St. Albemarle County Office Building, 1600 5th Street Ext Charlottesville, VA 22902 1191 5th St Exd, United StatesOn March 19, Keith Nevison, manager of farm and nursery operations for the Thomas Jefferson
Central Virginia Beginning Woodland Owners’ Retreat
Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center, 1267 4-H Camp Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522, USA 101 4-H Camp Rd, United StatesEvents Calendar | Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program | Virginia Tech Individual, No Lodging -
Herbicide Resistant Weeds Workshop
The Carver Center, 8432 James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 9001 Carver School Ln, United States2020 Farm Management Institute
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, 710 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA , United StatesPesticide Applicator Certification Preparation Course – Spanish Only
750 Miller Dr. SE, Suite F-3 Leesburg, VA 20175 750 Miller Dr SE, United StatesBasic Beekeeping
Virginia Tech Eastern Shore AREC, 33446 Research Dr, Painter, VA 23420, USA 33444 Research Dr, United StatesVDACS State Aparist Keith Tignor will provide classroom instruction on the following topics: Colony Collapse
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesUrban Agriculture Certificate Program — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University To help meet
11th Annual Gardening Symposium – Let’s Get Growing!
Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA 801 Lee Ave SW, United StatesBackyard Orchards- Cultivate Health
Greensville-Emporia Extension Office, 105 Oak St. in Emporia, VA 101 Oak St, United StatesLearn where our fruit trees originated, what species grow best in our southern VA climate,
Grow Your Own Vegetables
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Avenue Charlottesville, 22903Grow Your Own Vegetables | Piedmont Master Gardeners Growing vegetables is easy! Learn how to prepare,
Enhancing Farmer Engagement in the Chesapeake
Maritime Conference Center, 692 Maritime Blvd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, USA 401 Maritime Blvd, United StatesFarm to School Workshop
King George Extension Office 10087 Kings Highway King George, VA, 22485 280 Kings Hwy, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Marketing Workshop
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Grape Disease Workshop with Dr. Mizuho Nita
WEBINAR: https://forms.gle/zPWRojRz119xQaBP9This meetingwill focus on developing a fungicide program for your vineyard.Register here: https://forms.gle/zPWRojRz119xQaBP9Tremaine Hatch(540) 232-6032
USDA Informational Session
King & Queen Branch Library, 396 Newtown Rd, St Stephens Church, VA 23148, USA , United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Farm Tax Planning
Wedgewood Golf Center, 2131 VA-360, Halifax, VA 24558, USA 101 Golf Dr, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Invasive Plants
Buchanan Branch Library, 19795 Main St, Buchanan, VA 24066, USA 1339 Main St, United StatesBarbara Leach, Horticulture Technician, bleach@vt.edu Virginia Cooperative Extension – Roanoke County/Roanoke & Salem (540) 772-75243738 Brambleton
Vineyard IPM Workshop with VT Pest Management Specialists
WEBINAR: https://forms.gle/qZrsYZGZETf7QyFG7This meetingwill include sessions from VT vineyard specialists. Note, this meetingwill include worker training for
Raising Rabbit for Profit
Emporia Rabbitry, 3210 Sussex Dr., Emporia, VA 23847 301 Sussex Dr, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
2020 Beginning Farmer Program – Northern Piedmont
Fauquier Virginia Cooperative Extension, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton, VA 20186, 101 W 24th St, United StatesAn Introduction to Getting your Hands Dirty! This is a 6 week course with 2
2020 Beginning Farmer Program – Northern Piedmont
Fauquier Virginia Cooperative Extension, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton, VA 20186 2 Pelham St, United StatesAn Introduction to Getting your Hands Dirty! This is a 6 week course with 2
Basic Beekeeping
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesVDACS State Aparist Keith Tignor will provide classroom instruction on the following topics: Colony Collapse
Eastern Virginia Forage Conference
Upper King & Queen Ruritan, Walnut Spring Rd, St Stephens Church, VA 23148, USA , United StatesHemp: The Do’s and The Don’ts
King George Extension Office 10087 Kings Highway King George, VA, 22485 280 Kings Hwy, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Virtual Blueberry Walk
WEB:THIS FIELD DAY IS FREE. NO REGISTRATION ISNEEDED. CLICK HERE THURSDAY AT 4 P.M. TO PARTICIPATE (Yes,
Ag Policy and Market Outlook Forums
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex, 19783 US-29, Chatham, VA 24531, USA 1001 Old Rd, United StatesRSVP: John Bovay bovay@vt.edu May participate by webinar
2020 Spring Lecture Series #4: Robins to Raptors
5th St. Albemarle County Office Building, 1600 5th Street Ext Charlottesville, VA 22902 1191 5th St Exd, United StatesOn March 26, Robyn Puffenbarger, chair of the Department of Biology and Environmental Science at
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification – Pest Control Company
Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, VA 23824, USA , United StatesPesticide Applicator Certification Preparation Course – Spanish Only
750 Miller Dr. SE, Suite F-3 Leesburg, VA 20175, 750 Miller Ave, United StatesSustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA 3000 E River Rd, United StatesUrban Agriculture Certificate Program — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University To help meet
2020 Virginia Agritourism Conference
The Smithfield Center, 220 North Church Street, Smithfield, VA 103 N Church St, United StatesLivy Preisser livvy16@vt.edu (757) 365-6261
Worker Protection Standards – Train the Trainer
MidAtlantic Farm Credit, 125 Prosperity Dr #100, Winchester, VA 22602, USA 898 Old Farm Rd, United StatesFood Safety 101
Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/412839891Stuart Vermaak svermaak@vt.edu / 703 771-5838 https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/412839891
Parts of a Plant
Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/2763682129https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/2763682129 Beth Sastre Beth.Sastre@loudoun.gov / 703737-8978
Tree Fruit Updates
https://blogs.ext.vt.edu/tree-fruit-pest/From Chris Bergh’s blog: https://blogs.ext.vt.edu/tree-fruit-pest/Greetings, In view of thefact that we can’t hold in-person Extension
Parts of a Plant
Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/773970267Beth Sastre Beth.Sastre@loudoun.gov / 703737-8978 https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/773970267
Food Safety/Biosecurity for the Backyard Poultry Owner
Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/574702301https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/574702301 Stuart Vermaak svermaak@vt.edu / 703 771-5838
Market Ready: Farm to e-Commerce Webinar
Please register in advance for this webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3-GWWNmuSsu0Ups_JSUhIQ In response to COVID-19, many businesses are
Market Ready: Farm to eCommerce Webinar
Webinar: : https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3-GWWNmuSsu0Ups_JSUhIQhttps://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3-GWWNmuSsu0Ups_JSUhIQ
Food Safety/Biosecurity for the Backyard Poultry Owner
Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/543112057https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/543112057 Stuart Vermaak svermaak@vt.edu / 703 771-5838
2020 Beginning Farmer Program – Northern Piedmont
Fauquier Virginia Cooperative Extension, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton, VA 20186, 101 W 24th St, United StatesAn Introduction to Getting your Hands Dirty! This is a 6 week course with 2
Tree Fruit Breakfast Meeting
Alson H Smith Jr AG Research, 595 Laurel Grove Rd, Winchester, VA 22602, USA 101 Laurel Grove Rd, United StatesFood Preseravation/Food Safety
King George Extension Office 10087 Kings Highway King George, VA, 22485 280 Kings Hwy, United StatesFor more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email
Pesticide Safety 101
Webinar: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/144353023https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/144353023 Beth Sastre Beth.Sastre@loudoun.gov / 703737-8978