Virginia Cooperative Extension - Nelson

08/25/2026

Lilli Morgan was our intern this summer. We shared many opportunities for Lilli to see the extent of Virginia Cooperative Extension in agriculture education. See what Lilli thought about her experience.

08/25/2026

The Master Gardeners of Nelson County Virginia have multiple projects that teach about gardening in our area. Visit their website to learn about the Mallory Creek Garden where they showcase plants that are native to Nelson County.

Master Gardeners of Nelson County Virginia - throughout the year we host and attend public events around the county, including garden festivals, farmers markets, crafts, and other programs to bring sound gardening advice to event-goers. We talk one-on-one with the public and we will discuss with you...

08/14/2026

This is another example of container gardening in small spaces.

08/07/2026

Today we are demonstrating an air pot container for growing plants.

08/06/2026

If you are located within 1-1.5 hours of Charlottesville, VA please answer these questions regarding your hay availability. Thank you! - Albemarle/Charlottesville Virginia Cooperative Extension

08/03/2026

August New Day News for Nelson County is now available! Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends.
https://tinyurl.com/NewDayNews00208
Nelson County 4-H- Virginia 🍀🍀🍀

Check out this US Letter designed by Lillian Morgan Morgan.

07/31/2026

Educational opportunity for horse owners and equine workers.

Calling all horse owners, barn managers, 4-H'ers, or equine enthusiasts!

🐴🌱 PastureWise Equine🌱🐴

Are you looking to improve your horse’s health, pasture productivity, and grazing management practices? Join us PastureWise Equine, a hands-on educational program designed to help horse owners understand how soil, forage, and horse management work together to create healthier horses and more sustainable farms.

This year, we are bringing the program to three locations across Virginia:
1. Thursday, August 27 at Hoge Farm Stables - Blacksburg
2. Friday, September 18 at Oakdale Equestrian Center - Powhatan
3. Friday, October 30 at Rapidan Equine Sanctuary - Fredericksburg (please note the date change to the 30th!)

⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
💲 $20 per person (includes lunch)

Explore the connection between soil health, forage production, and grazing success through:

🌾 Plant Management: pasture evaluation and conservation practices you can implement on your own farm

🐎 Equine Management: Equine nutrition fundamentals, how to evaluate hay, metabolic health and body condition scoring

🌱 Soil Management: Soil health principles and management practices

📝 Registration is open! Visit https://tinyurl.com/PastureWise for more details!

📞 Questions? Contact Mackenzie Gunn at [email protected] or 804-561-2481.

This program is supported by a grant through Virginia Horse Industry Board - VHIB with support from the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council

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 Mackenzie Gunn, Amelia Extension Office at 804-561-2481 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Alt Text: Promotional flyer for the Virginia Cooperative Extension's PastureWise Equine program. The flyer features a maroon silhouette of a grazing horse over an outline of Virginia. Text reads: “Ready to deep dive into equine and pasture management? Join us at one of our THREE locations for PastureWise Equine!” Registration and more information available at tinyurl.com/PastureWise
The flyer includes logos for the Virginia Horse Industry Board, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council. The flyer is displayed over a background image of a green pasture with trees and blue sky.

07/31/2026

See what kinds of insects we have found at the extension office this summer.

07/28/2026

Register this week for the Nelson Amherst Beef Producers Field Day. Here is the registration link: https://lets-meet.org/reg/c7386323f66d47de27

📣 Registration is OPEN!
Don't miss your chance to join us for a great day of cattle education, expert speakers, and networking.

✔️ Save your spot today—we can't wait to see you there!

Register HERE! https://lets-meet.org/reg/c7386323f66d47de27