When fall comes and the leaves start turning beautiful colors, look around you with the eyes of an artist. Let's Get Started- Go outside and look for leaves at home, at school, in a park or anywhere you find them as long as it is safe. Look for … [Read more...]
“My Tree Counts” app launched by VDOF
Every tree planted makes a difference to the health of our communities and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and partners want to highlight tree planting projects from across the state. Submit your tree planting … [Read more...]
October is Farm to School Month
Farm to School in Virginia is purposefully diverse and locally and regionally motivated. Programming encompasses local procurement for economic viability, nutrition education, environmental stewardship, food and agricultural literacy, school gardens, … [Read more...]
Virginia Cooperative Extension helps get food from the field to the table during COVID-19
Farmers need quick solutions to a changing economic environment, and VCE is helping by facilitating connections, providing digital tools, and offering online education... Continue August 12, 2020 Source: … [Read more...]
Did You Receive Any Mystery Seed Packages?
Public Asked To Report Receipt of any Unsolicited Packages of Seeds. July 27, 2020- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has been notified that several Virginia residents have received unsolicited packages … [Read more...]
Bedford Extension Office to host water testing clinic in September
What’s in YOUR water? Did you know that private water supplies like wells and springs are unregulated? It is the responsibility of the homeowner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any problems. … [Read more...]
Community Help Desk Is Open!
We are thrilled to announce that the Bedford County Extension Master Gardeners' Help Desk is open to take your gardening questions. If you live in the Bedford County VA area, you can contact us by phone call (540) 586-7675 or e-mail bedfordmg@vt.edu. … [Read more...]
Year of the Plant: #NatureNeverCloses!
A few ideas to get you started... Here at Seed Your Future, we envision a world where everyone understands and values the importance of plants and the people who work in the art, science, technology, and business of horticulture. To help us reach … [Read more...]
ONLINE Master Gardener College
Join us for ONLINE Master Gardener College June 25-28, 2020! While this event will be very different from our in-person colleges, we believe this is a great opportunity to learn from a selection of interesting speakers on a variety of topics. Since … [Read more...]
Continuing Education Opportunities
Virginia Cooperative Extension put together this extensive list of online continuing education opportunities volunteers (and others) can take advantage of while at home: Virginia EMG webinar … [Read more...]