Virginia SARE

05/26/2026

Looking for hands-on instruction in electric fence building? Come out to Llamazing Blessed Homestead next Wednesday, 6/3 for a day-long training with Gallagher Fencing and Madison Wood. Register at: https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/06-03-electric-fence-building

05/11/2026

May 6 is still far away into the future to trust weather forecast accuracy. However, if any rat-tail bloom still stays open on young trees, on that day a streptomycin application will be needed in Roseland, VA, and Sperryville, VA (infection is predicted as of today for 6 May in these two locations)...

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

A Virginia Tech-led initiative helping farmers adopt climate-smart practices will continue after receiving an extension from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 🌱

🔗: go.vt.edu/uoCV0

04/27/2026

This outcome-based, interactive approach to curriculum design strengthened extension faculty pedagogy, increased producer engagement, and shifted pesticide application practices to protect water quality and reduce pesticide resistance. Region: WesternState: OregonGrant Type: Professional Development...

04/17/2026

Join VSU College of Agriculture, VA FAIRS - Foundation For Agriculture, Innovation & Rural Sustainability and Common Shares for an exciting program about co-operative development next month!

Panelists include: Rockingham Co-op, Friendly City Food Co-op, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, and more! Hope to see you there!

To register: https://www.commonsharesva.org/calendar/cooperative-connections-co-op-101-film-screening-panel-conexiones-cooperativas-101-de-cooperativas-proyeccin-de-pelcula-y-panel

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04/15/2026

"The goal of this project was very simple—work with farmers to figure out nitrogen fertilizer rates for dahlia, but it turned into an amazingly complex case.”

04/06/2026

This remote, two-half-day training event via "Zoom" is intended for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule Produce Safety Rule.

03/24/2026

All good things must come to an end and your cover crop is one of them. Discover pros and cons of termination methods for your cover crop.