Virginia Cooperative Extension - Russell County

09/01/2026

Got a kiddo who’s curious about horses?🐴💚

Our Willow Walkers 4‑H Horse Club is the perfect place to learn, grow, and have fun — even if they’ve never been around horses before! 🍀

Join us September 16 at 5 PM at the VCE–Russell County Office.
We can’t wait to welcome new faces!

08/31/2026

What a fun day at Russell County 4-H Horse Day Camp! 🐴 💚🍀

Our 4-H’ers had an amazing time learning all about horses, from basic riding techniques and horse handling to making fun horse crafts! It was a day filled with learning, hands-on activities, and plenty of time in the saddle. 🤠🐎

A special thank you to Whippoorwill Hill Riding Academy for hosting us and providing such a wonderful place for our youth to learn and make memories! We appreciate you sharing your time, knowledge, and love of horses with our 4-H’ers! 💚🍀

08/31/2026

📣 WORKSHOP UPDATE! 📣

Our Jam & Jelly workshop has been RESCHEDULED! 🍓🫙

We know September is a busy time with back-to-school, sports, and all the activities that come with it, so we’re giving everyone a little more time to plan!

✨ NEW DATE: Wednesday, September 16 ✨

Same great workshop, same delicious jams & jellies — just a little more time to get it on your calendar! 💙

Take home a half-pint jar of pepper jelly and blueberry spice jam!
Cost: $15
Location: 107 Sulphur Springs Circle Castlewood, VA 24224
Time: 5:30
To register, call 276-889-8056, email [email protected], or at https://tinyurl.com/russelljamandjelly

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.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Kristen Gibson, Russell County at 276-889-8056/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.

08/28/2026

🐄🎡 It’s almost FAIR TIME! 🎡🐄

We are SO excited to kick off another great week at the Russell County Fair very soon!🎉

And this year, we have something extra special to celebrate… 🏆✨

For the FIRST TIME EVER, our 4-H Livestock Shows will feature belt buckles as awards! 🤠🐮🐷🐑

A HUGE thank you to Stuart Land and Cattle Company for sponsoring belt buckles for our 4-H Livestock Shows! Your support of our youth and their livestock projects means so much to us!

We are counting down the days and can’t wait for an amazing week at the Russell County Fair! 🎡💚🍀

Russell County Fair & Horse Show

08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE — 4‑H Day at the Capitol! 🇺🇸💚

We’re excited to share that 4‑H Day at the Capitol will take place on January 20, 2027, in Richmond, VA!

📅 Mark your calendars now and stay tuned — more details will be available in October.

We can’t wait to see our Russell County 4‑H members representing youth voice at the Capitol!

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Ashley Clark, Russell County Extension Office at 276-889-8056/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.

08/25/2026

Don't forget the Forage Field Day at the SWVA AREC in Glade Spring - 8/27 at 5 pm!

We will tour the Regional Corn Variety Trial, discuss nitrogen uptake and application timing, virtual fencing, new soil test lab procedures, etc. DINNER! Call the Extension Office to register: 276-889-8056

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.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Russell County Extension Office at (276-889-8056) during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

08/24/2026

School is back in session, and so is our 4-H In-A-Bag Cooking Program! Youth will create a delicious batch of homemade applesauce while learning basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and food preparation techniques. It's a fun, hands-on way to build confidence in the kitchen and enjoy a tasty treat at home!

What is In‑A‑Bag?
In‑A‑Bag is a free, hands‑on cooking kit designed to help youth practice measuring, mixing, kitchen safety, and confidence in the kitchen. This activity is open to youth ages 5–18, and families are welcome to participate together. An optional Zoom bake‑along will also be offered for those who want to cook alongside us.

Each kit includes nearly everything needed to make a batch of applesauce at home, along with instructions. (A short list of simple household ingredients will be provided.)

📝 Registration Deadline: August 26
https://tinyurl.com/RUSSELLAPPLESAUCE
📦 Kit Pickup: Russell Extension Office
🗓 Pickup Dates: September 2 & 3 | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
📺 Zoom Bake‑Along: September 3 at 6:30 PM

This program is free for Russell County families, with one kit per household while supplies last.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Ashley Clark, Russell County Extension Office at 276-889-8056/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.

08/21/2026

We're accepting applications for a part-time 4-H Program Educator! Apply online at:

Job Description Assist in administering and promoting a comprehensive 4H youth development programs to youth within the locality. Assist the 4-H Agent in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers and youth participating in the 4H program. This includes the development and management of 4-H commu...

08/21/2026

Things got electric at our 4-H Homeschool Club meeting! ⚡️🍀

Yesterday, our 4-H’ers dove into the world of electricity and circuit building! 🔋💡 Youth got hands-on as they built their own circuits and worked to light up light bulbs.

We learned about open and closed circuits and put that knowledge into action through real-world, hands-on experiences. There’s nothing better than learning by doing! 🙌

📅 Our next 4-H Homeschool Club meeting will be September 23rd!

08/20/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 1 for a program covering the basics of jams and jellies!

Take home a half-pint jar of pepper jelly and blueberry spice jam!
Cost: $15
Location: 107 Sulphur Springs Circle Castlewood, VA 24224
Time: 5:30

To register, call 276-889-8056, email [email protected], or at https://tinyurl.com/russelljamandjelly

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.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Kristen Gibson, Russell County at 276-889-8056/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.