Local Programs

4-H Youth Development

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are as diverse as is Virginia's geography. Programs are focused on assisting landowners with profitability of agricultural and forest enterprises, while protecting land and water resources.

Recent Program Efforts

Beekeeping
Pesticide Safety Training
Soil Testing and Fertilization Recommendations
Forage Testing
On Farm Visits
Cattle and Goat Management

For More Information about our ongoing Agriculuture and Natural Resources projects click here.

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Family and Consumer Sciences

While viewing the family unit as the cornerstone of a healthy community, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents and volunteers work in Fluvanna County with a focus on improving wellness for individuals and their families. There are many aspects of overall wellness including nutrition, health, financial management, and family dynamics throughout the life span. As educators, community resources, and links to professionals throughout the community, their goal is to implement effective educational and outreach programs that provide people with the life skills needed to make positive changes, and improve their overall sense of well-being.

Links

Alliance for Healthier Virginians
American Dietetic Association
Buy Fresh Buy Local
Family Album Radio
National Center for Home Food Preservation
Smart Beginnings - Ready for School, Ready for Life
USDA - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Virginia Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship Program
Virginia Household Water Quality Program & Virginia Master Well Owner Network

Family and Consumer Sciences Publications

Community Viability

Engaging with Communities

Virginia Cooperative Extension specialists in community viability work with Extension agents, campus-based faculty, organizational partners, communities, and individuals to further opportunity and build capacity in five program areas:

Examples of our work include training county elected officials, educating entrepreneurs, facilitating collaborative projects, supporting the growth of community food systems and local economies, enhancing agent skills and community capacity in facilitation and leadership, conducting problem-driven research, and creating publications and tools that address critical community needs.

Do you have a question about Community Viability?

Perhaps one of the Community Viability specialists below can help you. Contact a Community Viability specialist or direct a question to them using our Ask an Expert system.