Virginia Cooperative Extension - Floyd County

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Floyd County This is the official page for Floyd Cooperative Extension. and Master Financial Educators. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. and 5 p.m.

Here, you will find updates from all three of our program areas including; Family and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development. We are credible experts and educators who provide everyday information, education, and tools that you can use to improve your life. We take university knowledge and research and put it into the hands of the people and clients we serv

e. Our Floyd VCE Office offers services such as soil testing, plant disease diagnosis, insect ID, pressure canner gauge testing, tips on food preservation and food safety, personal finance, and volunteer training programs like; Master Gardening, Master Food Volunteer. Visit our Floyd VCE Office, explore our website, read a publication, attend a program, or join a 4-H Club. These are just a few of the many ways you can tap into our knowledge and use it to make a difference in your life. 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. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Floyd County Extension office at (540) 745-9307/TDD*) during business hours of 8 a.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120

06/01/2026
🌱 Looking for a fun and educational opportunity for your child this year?Floyd County 4-H Cloverbud Club enrollment is n...
05/31/2026

🌱 Looking for a fun and educational opportunity for your child this year?

Floyd County 4-H Cloverbud Club enrollment is now open for youth ages 5–8! Check out the original post for details on how to join us for a year filled with learning, creativity, friendship, and fun. 🍀

Drought Management Webinar recording
05/21/2026

Drought Management Webinar recording

The FACT Teams is hosting an Aging in Place ProgramUsing the complimentary workbook, Aging in Place, as our guide, each ...
05/21/2026

The FACT Teams is hosting an
Aging in Place Program

Using the complimentary workbook, Aging in Place, as our guide, each session offers practical information, helpful planning tools, and dedicated time for discussion and questions.
L. Dawn Barnes
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Family Consumer Sciences
Senior Agent
Two-Day Event June 11th & 18th 10 am to Noon
209 Fox St NW, Floyd
Call 540-745-9307 for more information and to register

Floyd County's ANR AGENT Jon Vest
05/19/2026

Floyd County's ANR AGENT Jon Vest

We wanted to share this information with everyone! W E Skelton 4-H Center is hosting specialty camps this summer! We are...
05/08/2026

We wanted to share this information with everyone! W E Skelton
4-H Center is hosting specialty camps this summer!

We are excited to announce our three specialty camps this summer (all taking place July 10 – 12)! We have included flyers for each.

We have camps for all ages!

• Cloverbud Castle Quest – for ages 5 – 8. Campers have the option to stay in a room supervised by teens, or an adult may attend with them.
• Summer Family Camp – for ages 0 to 99! Participants of all ages can come enjoy a weekend together. Adults are responsible for supervision.
• Teen Weekend – ages 13 – 18. Any teens may participate…they do not have to have attended camp! This is being put on by our TLC and is going to be an awesome event.

Please share in your localities. All registration pages can be found on our Linktree! https://linktr.ee/skelton4h

Senior Day is on Friday! We hope to see you there!!
05/06/2026

Senior Day is on Friday! We hope to see you there!!

Hello Producers,Managed grazing is not just for homesteaders or small farms. It can be easily applied to any scale and i...
04/30/2026

Hello Producers,

Managed grazing is not just for homesteaders or small farms. It can be easily applied to any scale and intensity that works for you on your operation. It doesn’t have to be daily strip grazing, but can look like rotating every 3 days, once a week, or even monthly. The goal is to allow your pastures to rest and increase efficiency of your pastures! It’s especially beneficial in times of drought such as what we are currently experiencing.

Join us on Saturday, May 9th in Draper, VA on Honaker House Farm to gain hands-on experience assessing previously grazed strips, setting up temporary electric fence, check out different equipment and DIY solutions to making managed grazing work for you, and get a chance to learn from producers who are already utilizing managed grazing. Honaker House Farm is a cow-calf operation of about 200 head of cattle utilizing managed grazing in different capacities across their 3 herds. Come learn how their practices have evolved over the years, tips and tricks they’ve learned through trial and error, and why they choose to invest in these practices. Participants will look at a previously grazed strip, adjust strip size based on forage availability, set up fences for the next several days using weather info and other planning considerations, and move the herd! Learn by doing!

Attendees will also be given a great opportunity to reduce the barriers of startup costs for trying managed grazing!
10 producers will be chosen to try managed grazing for 3 months with borrowed equipment (over $500 value)
- 2 pre-loaded Taragate Reels w/ Powerflex PolyBraid, 50 step-in posts, and 2 sets of alligator clips
- Limited solar chargers available
**Commit to 3 months and complete a survey, you’ll get to keep at least $200 worth of equipment!
This is a great way to try managed grazing on your farm without the initial investment in equipment!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/VCEGrazingWorkshop
or by calling the Montgomery Co. Extension Office (540-382-5790)

Intro to Managed Grazing In-Person Workshop
Join VCE for our in person workshop that combines hands on fence and water set ups, planning considerations, soil health demonstrations, and real world troubleshooting to help you improve your own grazing management!

Saturday, May 9th, 2026
8:00am- 2:00pm
Honaker House Farm
3137 Honaker Rd, Draper VA
Cost (includes lunch):
$25/person
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/VCEGrazingWorkshop
or by calling the Montgomery Co. Extension Office (540-382-5790)

Dress for the weather and farm terrain! Our "classroom" will be on a working farm.
We will have some chairs, but you may want to bring a camping chair that is easy to carry for out in the field if you need to take a break.

Questions? Contact Meredith Hoggatt, [email protected], 540-382-5790

Senior Day May 8th
04/21/2026

Senior Day May 8th

04/15/2026

THE CHICKS ARE HERE!! REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

We have received more chicks than anticipated!! We are opening registration back up, if you would like to raise 4 chicks of your own and participate in the Poultry Show in September, please sign up or call our office TODAY!

🐣🐤🐤

We are excited to share the opportunity to participate in the 6th Annual Floyd County 4-H Pullet Show (Ages: 5-18) this year!
Participants will receive 4 chicks to raise. They will select their best pullet to show in the 4-H Show at the Floyd Fair in September. Youth will participate in both showmanship and breed classes. Youth participants will be expected to complete a project record book due after the show on September 28th.

This year's breed: Barred Plymouth Rock Hens
Barred Plymouth Rocks are a dual-purpose heritage breed known for their distinctive black and white striped feathers, friendly docile nature, and hardiness. They are a large breed with a single red comb and yellow legs. They are prolific brown egg layers and used as meat birds. Barred Rocks are gentle and curious, making them great for beginners or adding to your current flock.

To register:
https://bit.ly/3LZyh3J

Contact the Extension Office for more Information:
540-745-9307
[email protected]

Registration Cost: $30 (Covers the cost of 4 birds, awards, and program supplies)
CHICKS ARRIVE: THEY ARE IN OFFICE NOW!!
SHOWMANSHIP CLINICS: Dates TBD
SHOW AT THE FLOYD FAIR: September 12th
PROJECT RECORD BOOK DUE: September 28th

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Floyd, VA
24091

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