Virginia Cooperative Extension

Virginia farmers play a vital role in protecting our land and waterways. Let us know the steps you're taking in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed with the Agricultural Best Management Practices survey. ⤵️

RT @VaDOT: Snow along with a possible wintry mix of freezing rain is headed our way. As crews work to pretreat roads, motorists should give them extra space. Drivers should plan to travel around the weather & stay off the roads once the storm arrives. Read more:

The 2025 Beef Cattle Health Conference is happening tomorrow, January 18th. Conference registrants will gather in Blacksburg to hear from @VaMdVetMed, @VTCals, VCE, and guest speakers to learn best practices for managing healthy beef cattle. We can't wait to see you there!

Agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry and forestry is the third leading. Combined, they have over $1bn in economic impact. That’s why efforts to help our farmers rebuild after Hurricane Helene are crucial. Learn more ➡️

Advancing the well-being of all Virginians means tackling health challenges where they start - in our communities. Through educational programs, we address the multifaceted factors that shape health outcomes. 🌱💪❤️ Read our #VCEPub to learn more ➡️

RT @VaAgriculture: Protect your flock with biosecurity! 🐓🛡️ ✅ Keep coops clean ✅ Limit wild bird contact ✅ Wash hands. Full guide: #BackyardPoultry #BiosecurityMatters #VirginiaGrown

The @SignalKnobMS @VirginiaFFA chapter was named the 2024 National Middle School Model of Excellence winner during the 2024 National FFA Convention & Expo. 🎉💙💛 Read more about how this chapter embodies the FFA motto, "Living to Serve." ➡️

Are you a #Virginia forest landowner ready to learn more about your woods? Register for the Woods and Wildlife conference! 🌳 In partnership with @VFLEP & @vt_cnre, we're hosting two conferences on Feb. 22 in Blacksburg & Culpepper, VA. Learn more ➡️

RT @VaAgriculture: Happy #NationalMilkDay! 🥛 Tomorrow, we celebrate the first delivery of milk in sterilized glass bottles. Did you know milk is Virginia’s 4th largest commodity? In 2022, our farmers produced over 1.4 BILLION pounds! #GotMilk @Dairy_Alliance

The Virginia Cooperative Extension community is deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Jim Johnson. Please read about Jim Johnson's incredible contributions to VCE and find more information and resources here ➡️

Cold temps and icy conditions may make spring feel far away, but for those planning a vegetable garden, it's just around the corner! ❄️🌱 Are you planning starts seeds this year? Check out our #VCEPub to learn the best tips and tricks on the subject! ➡️

Seven Virginians earned the FFA’s highest honors for their longstanding contributions to agricultural education at the 97th National FFA Organization Convention & Expo, held in Indianapolis, Oct. 23-26. Congratulations to the awardees! Read more ➡️

RT @VTCals: The @allianceforcsa enrolled 1,300 farms on 202,000 acres in its first year. Funded by an $80M @USDAgov grant, the program helps producers adopt sustainable practices. Read more ➡️

We had a great time last weekend at Cattle and Equipment WISE! WISE stands for Women Increasing Skills and Education, and these programs achieves just that by empowering women in agriculture through hands-on experiences. Thank you to all who helped make this program a success!

Looking to make wiser financial decisions in 2025? Erin Cox, an associate Extension specialist for Family and Community Economics, has advice to help reduce debt & make positive personal finance changes. 💸 Read more & find additional resources here ➡️

“Easy Keepers” are horses that will maintain or gain weight under conditions where other horses will lose weight. These horses can become obese, which leads to many health problems. 🐴 Read our #VCEPub to learn how to keep your "easy keepers" healthy ➡️

Excess nitrogen can harm the environment and our health. Finding ways to balance its use is key to safeguarding natural resources while supporting our food and energy needs. Read our #VCEPub to learn more about nitrogen management ➡️

“I recommend throwing out the adage of a New Year's resolution,” says Samantha Harden, a @VACoopExt specialist. “Resolutions, as we think of them today, are designed to fail.” Read her recommendations for making realistic and lasting changes ➡️

RT @VaAgriculture: If you have hay to sell or are looking to buy hay, check out the VDACS Hay Clearing House at #VirginiaGrown #VirginiaHay #VirginiaCattle

It's common to give and receive potted poinsettias in the winter months, but how you can you best care for them to ensure they last throughout the season? Our #VCEPub offers guidance to keep this warmth-loving plant happy and blooming! ➡️