Virginia Cooperative Extension-Cumberland

Virginia Cooperative Extension-Cumberland The Cumberland Extension Office is your local connection to the resources of Virginia Tech & Virginia

Teen Retreat Weekend at Holiday Lake will be August 7-9 2026.$100 for Teens $25 for AdultsRegister with your 4-H agent b...
06/10/2026

Teen Retreat Weekend at Holiday Lake will be August 7-9 2026.
$100 for Teens
$25 for Adults
Register with your 4-H agent by July 24, 2026.

Hey Holiday Lake Teens! Want to come to a weekend designed just for YOU!?!?! Contact your 4-H Agent to register today!

Grow Your Own Sweet Potatoes! 🍠🌱Interested in growing your own food at home? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’l...
06/10/2026

Grow Your Own Sweet Potatoes! 🍠🌱
Interested in growing your own food at home? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of growing sweet potatoes and get started with confidence!
Bring a 5-gallon bucket and leave with sweet potato plants, compost, and practical knowledge to jumpstart your gardening journey.
đź“… Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
📍 9200 S. Amelia Ave, Amelia, VA 23002
đź’˛ Cost: FREE!
📞 Call Callie Walker at 804-291-6993 to RSVP
Don’t miss this fun and educational opportunity—perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike! 🌿
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 Amelia Extension Office at 804-561-2481/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 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.
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Flyer for a Virginia Cooperative Extension program titled “Grow Your Own! Sweet Potatoes” The flyer explains that attendees will learn how to grow sweet potatoes at home in a hands-on session and should bring a 5-gallon bucket. Event details include Saturday, June 13 from 9–10 AM at 9200 S. Amelia Ave, Amelia, VA 23002. The event is free, and participants can RSVP by calling 804-291-6993. The design features an illustration of sweet potatoes growing underground with green vines above, and the Virginia Cooperative Extension logo at the bottom.

🌱🍠 Grow Your Own Sweet Potatoes! 🍠🌱
Interested in growing your own food at home? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of growing sweet potatoes and get started with confidence!
Bring a 5-gallon bucket and leave with sweet potato plants, compost, and practical knowledge to jumpstart your gardening journey.
đź“… Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
📍 9200 S. Amelia Ave, Amelia, VA 23002
đź’˛ Cost: FREE!
📞 Call Callie Walker at 804-291-6993 to RSVP
Don’t miss this fun and educational opportunity—perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike! 🌿

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 Amelia Extension Office at 804-561-2481/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 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.

Image Text:
Flyer for a Virginia Cooperative Extension program titled “Grow Your Own! Sweet Potatoes” The flyer explains that attendees will learn how to grow sweet potatoes at home in a hands-on session and should bring a 5-gallon bucket. Event details include Saturday, June 13 from 9–10 AM at 9200 S. Amelia Ave, Amelia, VA 23002. The event is free, and participants can RSVP by calling 804-291-6993. The design features an illustration of sweet potatoes growing underground with green vines above, and the Virginia Cooperative Extension logo at the bottom.

The Central Virginia Crops Expo will be held on July 17, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PMLocation: 3525 Triangle School Road...
06/08/2026

The Central Virginia Crops Expo will be held on July 17, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: 3525 Triangle School Road Callands, Virginia 24530
Meeting is good for private pesticide credits category 90 and nutrient management credits.
Commercial categories 1-A, 10 and 60 have been requested. A post will be made if they are approved.
Speakers:
Carrie Ortel, Assistant Professor and Extension Soybean Agronomist
Michael Flessner, Associate Professor and Extension W**d Science Specialist
Robert Harper + Josey Moore, VA Farm Bureau Commodity Specialist, Grain Division
Lydia Taylor, Soil Health & Integrated Conservation Agronomist
Tim Bryant, Assistant Professor of Entomology and Extension Specialist.
Dr. Joshua Mott, Assistant Professor, Cropping Systems, and Organic Production
Lunch will be provided!
RSVP to the Charlotte Extension Office: 434-542-5884 / [email protected] by July 10th.

The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers will meet Tuesday, June 2nd at 7 pm at the Prince Edward County Extension Office (100 D...
05/26/2026

The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers will meet Tuesday, June 2nd at 7 pm at the Prince Edward County Extension Office (100 Dominion Dr., Farmville 23901) near Lowe's and Harbor Freight.

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.

04/28/2026

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

2026 Pond Management WorkshopFriday, May 29th8 AM - 12 PMat Timbrook Library (18891 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501)...
04/28/2026

2026 Pond Management Workshop
Friday, May 29th
8 AM - 12 PM
at Timbrook Library (18891 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/7kG8cDmgJu2f6uWG6

Covering water quality, w**d ID and management, fish stocking and management, application demo, and more.

04/10/2026
Registration link: tinyurl.com/aquatic2026
03/31/2026

Registration link: tinyurl.com/aquatic2026

03/31/2026
The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers will meet Tuesday, April 7th at 7 pm at the Prince Edward County Extension Office (100 ...
03/25/2026

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

The topic will be "Do You Think You Need a New Queen?"

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.

Address

1548 Anderson Highway, P O Box 80
Cumberland, VA
23040

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18044924390

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