Page County - Virginia Cooperative Extension

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

There will be a Part II to the Emergency Drought Management Webinar. This webinar will take place on June 3rd, 2026, at 7pm via zoom.

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

The Zoom link to join is linked below:
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/89848088059

Please share with anyone who may find it helpful!

04/28/2026

Ready to start your garden? We’ve got you covered. 🥦🥕🥒🌼

Join us on May 8th at 9AM at Luray Garden for our Free Plant Giveaway — featuring free vegetable plants to help you kick off your gardening season!

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to 'dig in' and grow something of your own. 🪴

Mark your calendar now—we can’t wait to see you there!

04/28/2026

This is a great opportunity for new and prospective farmers to learn more about the legal considerations of an agriculture business.

Get ahead with farming logistics with the Legal Considerations for Beginning Farmers 101 webinar on May 6, 12–1 PM ET. Learn the essentials of land access, business structures, and protecting your operation.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/legalconsiderations-farming

04/28/2026

Join VCE on May 6th to learn more about managing your livestock through a drought.
Join here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88282557548

Across Virginia, changing conditions this season have a lot of producers planning ahead.

Join us on May 6th at 7PM for an Emergency Drought Management Webinar covering:
- Managing your herd
- Making marketing decisions
- Pasture and Hay management

Join here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88282557548

Share with fellow producers who may benefit. For questions, contact Emily Bowman at [email protected] or (540)231-2792

04/07/2026

🍽️ Cooking for Crowds: Food Safety Training

Serving food at church events, community meals, or outreach programs? Make sure you’re doing it safely and confidently.

Join us for a Food Safety for Community Groups training designed for volunteers and organizations serving food to others.

📅 Date: April 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Old Zion Church
111 Zion Church Road, Front Royal, VA 22630

💲 Cost:
• $5 per person
• $20 per group (up to 10 people)

🎓 Includes: 3-year food safety certificate

✔ Learn food safety basics
✔ Prevent foodborne illness
✔ Protect your community

👥 Ideal for:
• Churches
• Community groups
• Volunteers

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4s3Cr9p

04/06/2026

April is here, and with it, a lot of vegetables are ready to plant! Be sure to keep an eye on your local weather for late freezes or wintry weather conditions to protect your new plants. 🌱🌦️🌿

Direct Sowing:
Zones 6A & 6B: Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Bulbing Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Spinach, Turnips

Zone 7A: Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Bulbing Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Spinach, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Turnips

Zones 7B & 8A: Asparagus, Beets, Brush Beans, Pole Beans, Lima Beans, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Cucumbers, Kale, Kohlrabi, Salad Lettuce, Musk Melons, Mustard, Bulbing Onions, Potatoes, Radish, Spinach, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Pumpkins, Turnips, Watermelon

Zone 8B Recommendations are available at the link below!

Transplanting:
Zones 6A, 6B, & 7A: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leeks, Head Lettuce

Zone 7B: Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggplant, Leeks, Head Lettuce, Peppers

Zone 8A: Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggplant, Leeks, Head Lettuce, Peppers, Tomatoes

Zone 8B Recommendations are available at the link below!

You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide - including recommendations for Zone 8B. To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

04/02/2026

Today’s the day! Camp registration is OPEN from 12-6 first come, first served. IF there are any spots available after today we will continue to take registrations until camp beds are filled up. Get your spot today!

04/01/2026

2026 Virginia Cooperative Extension Orchard Meetings – Save the Dates (all meetings at 11:00am) 🍎🍑

Tues, March 31 – Dickie Brothers Orchard
Tues, April 7 – West Oaks Farm Market
Tues, April 14 – Jenkins Orchards
Tues, April 21 – Crown Orchard
Tues, April 28 – Glaize Orchards - Millhouser
Tues, May 5 – Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges
Wed, May 13 – Silver Creek & Seamans' Orchard, Inc.
TBD – Carroll County TBD
Tues, May 26 – Wi******er TBD

Thank You 2026 Sponsors!
Bank of Clarke
Certis Biologicals
Freedom Ag & Energy
Helena Agri-Enterprises
Horizon Farm Credit
Nichino America, Inc
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Valent USA
Virginia Farm Bureau
Wi******er Equipment Company

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Nelson