Virginia Cooperative Extension - Montgomery County

06/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟏: 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
📅 Date: June 9
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
💻 Location: Online

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0CblthkpQbuSsChPkoEvjg

Learn how easy it is to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost that benefits your garden, your community, and the environment.

What You'll Learn:
- What composting is and why it matters
- Easy ways to start composting at home
- What materials can (and can't) be composted
- Environmental and community benefits of composting

06/03/2026

June 2026 issue Buzz Body & Bites

06/01/2026

𝐍𝐑𝐕 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖!

Virginia Cooperative Extension is hosting our single-day NRV Commercial Pesticide Recertification on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Virginia Tech’s Etgen Large Animal Learning Center (across from Alphin Stuart Livestock Arena) in Blacksburg, Virginia. Commercial recertification categories include 3A, 3B, 6, 10, and 60.

Pre-register with the Floyd County Extension Office (540-745-9307) no later than May 29th. Registration is $20 per person, and applicators should bring their commercial pesticide license to the program. Registration 7:30 AM with program beginning promptly at 8:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you there.

Feel free to show up at the door tomorrow even if you haven't pre-registered!

05/22/2026

After a well-attended first webinar, and positive feedback, VCE will be hosting a Part II to the Emergency Drought Management Webinar!

Join us on June 3rd, 2026, at 7:00pm (EST) as we continue the conversation on managing drought challenges as they impact cattle producers this summer.

Topics include:
- Summer Management Strategies for Livestock
- Managing Hay Shortages
- Cattle & Drought outlook

Please use the link below to join the webinar:
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/89848088059

For any questions, please contact Emily Bowman at [email protected] or (540)231-2792.

05/21/2026

Looking for information on herd management, marketing, and pasture/hay management during these drought conditions?

Check out the recording from the Emergency Drought Management webinar!

05/18/2026

As of May 14th, 26% of Virginia is now categorized as D3 (extreme drought) according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Many of our seasoned producers are commenting that this is the driest they've seen the area this early in the year.

Many are choosing to forego harvesting the first cutting of hay due to reduced yield and diesel costs to run equipment.

Farming has always been a gamble as producers are at the whim of Mother Nature. It's important to check in on your farming neighbors. The stress is never ending, and the acknowledgement of such stress often gets overlooked.

AgriStress Helpline:
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 833-897-2474.

05/13/2026

There's still time to sign up!

Good news for Virginia — the Alliance application deadline has been extended to June 15! 🌱

If you’ve been meaning to apply or haven’t finished your application yet, there’s still time. The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture provides financial incentives to producers implementing conservation practices that support soil health, grazing management, and long-term farm productivity.

Funding opportunities are currently available through both the General Program and the Pasture Renovation Subpilot. We encourage producers across Virginia to explore the available options and see if your operation is eligible. Find out more at allianceforcsa.org/virginia

Apply today: https://smapply.allianceforcsa.us

05/12/2026

There's nothing better than learning from your fellow producers!

05/06/2026

Join us TONIGHT for our Emergency Drought Management webinar at 7PM.

You can join the Webinar using the Zoom link below:
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88282557548