Virginia Cooperative Extension-Cumberland

08/26/2026

The Virginia Beehive Distribution Program is now open for applications! 🐝

This program provides free beehive assembly equipment to Virginia residents, to help expand the number of actively managed honey bee colonies throughout the Commonwealth.

If you're interested in beekeeping and want to support the health and diversity of the Commonwealth's pollinators and ecosystems, apply by Sept. 9. 🍯🌼

More information is available on the VDACS website: https://ow.ly/NqeM50ZFiWU

📝 Recipients are chosen at random from all eligible applications submitted during the application period.

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

🐔 Interested in learning how to process your own poultry? Join Amelia Cooperative Extension for a Hands-on Poultry Processing Class in Burkeville, VA!

This workshop is designed to give participants practical, hands-on experience with poultry processing from start to finish. You'll also learn essential food safety and handling practices to help ensure a safe, high-quality product. This program will be held at a private farm, participants should plan to bring their own lunch as needed. Water and light refreshments will be provided.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Burkeville, VA

✅ No cost to attend
⚠️ Space is limited to just 10 participants, and RSVP is required.

To reserve your spot or for questions, contact Mackenzie Gunn at [email protected] or 804-561-2481

Don't miss this opportunity to build your skills and gain confidence in poultry processing with guidance from Extension professionals! We look forward to seeing you there. 🐓

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Mackenzie Gunn, Amelia Extension at 804-561-2481/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.

08/20/2026

Join Region 8 as they will be hosting a tour focused on local proteins and other locally sourced products that schools can purchase and incorporate into their operations. Attendees will tour 5 Pillar Meats, a family-owned custom and USDA-inspected meat processing facility in Farmville, Virginia, specializing in premier Virginia-raised cattle, sheep, and goats. Sekou Abdus-Sabur will share the story of how the business began and the journey to opening the processing facility in Farmville. Additional guests will discuss their products and how they can be used in school kitchens.

Following the tour, participants will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared using locally grown and sourced products.

Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 10 AM
Location: 5 Pillar Meats
250 Dominion Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
10:20 AM: Tour 5 Pillar Meats
lunch to follow at Prince Edward Middle
35 Eagle Drive Farmville, VA 23901

Register using the link provided:
https://forms.gle/mF7tZDG6snpCpLDq8

For more information contact Joanne Jones
[email protected] - 434-542-5884

Registration Form

08/20/2026

The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers will meet Tuesday, September 1st at 7 pm at the Prince Edward County Extension Office (100 Dominion Dr., Farmville 23901) near Lowe's and Harbor Freight.

The speaker will be Amanda Sweeney, Founder and Keeper of the Bees at Edgewood Apiaries in Bremo Bluff, VA.

Anyone who has bees or is interested in bees is welcome. For more information call Mary Jane Morgan at 434-315-1433 or go to Heart of Virginia Beekeepers Forum on Facebook or our website at heartofvirginiabeekeepers.org

08/17/2026

🎃 Join Virginia Cooperative Extension for the South-Central Pumpkin & Specialty Crop Field Day on September 10, 2026 at Parrish Pumpkin Patch in Kenbridge, VA!

Learn from Virginia Tech specialists about: ✅ Disease and insect updates
✅ Pumpkin production and pollination
✅ Cover crops and soil health
✅ Bell pepper and cabbage production systems
✅ Variety trials and specialty crops
✅ Trade show exhibits

📍 2571 Dundas Rd, Kenbridge, VA 23944
🕤 Registration begins at 9:30 AM
🍽 Lunch provided

RSVP to the Charlotte Extension Office: (434) 542-5884

08/13/2026

2026 Fishing Camp registration link: https://www.holidaylake4h.com/fishing-camp-form

08/13/2026

08/06/2026

Dear Flower Enthusiasts and Growers,
Virginia Cooperative Extension cordially invites you to the 2nd Annual Cut Flower Field Day! Whether you are a cut flower grower, floral designer, gardener, or enthusiast, join us for a day of learning, networking, educational booths, a daylily farm tour, and vendor access.
Event Details:
Date: September 25th
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Deb's Daylilies, 636 Adams Rd, Randolph, VA 23962
Cost: Free to attend
RSVP & Vendor Information
Please RSVP by September 18th to Erin Small:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (434) 392-0300
If you wish to sponsor the program or participate as a vendor, please notify Erin when registering. Don't forget to bring cash if you plan to purchase from vendors or leave donations!
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Accessibility & Accommodations (ADA Notice)
Virginia Cooperative Extension is committed to providing equal access to its programs.
Event Terrain & Attire: Please dress according to the weather and be prepared to walk on outdoor, potentially unstable terrain.
Requesting Accommodations: If you are a person with a disability and require assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Erin Small, ANR Agent at the Prince Edward Extension Office, at (434) 392-0300 (or via TDD at (800) 828-1120) during business hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) at least 5 days prior to the event to discuss your needs.

08/05/2026

As drought conditions continue to impact parts of the Commonwealth, and surrounding states, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech Beef Extension are hosting an Emergency Drought Management Webinar on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Link to join: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81564971726

Join us as we discuss practical strategies to help beef producers navigate current drought challenges including:
- Government assistance programs
- Early weaning strategies
- Planning ahead for hay shortages

Recordings of previous Emergency Drought Management Webinars, along with additional resources, are available on the Virginia Tech Beef Extension website at https://sas.vt.edu/extension/vtbeef.html

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