VSU College of Agriculture Field Day
VSU College of Agriculture Field Day
Thursday, September 1 • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Virginia State University’s Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA, 23803
This free event will showcase the many ways VSU’s agricultural researchers, Extension specialists and professors support Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries, the commonwealth’s number one private economic driver, with an annual economic impact of more than $91 billion.
Hop on and off trollies as they circle throughout Randolph Farm’s 416 acres and learn from the commonwealth’s leading experts about the latest techniques, trends, research and success stories impacting small-scale, limited-resource farmers and ranchers.
See first-hand how VSU’s research, teaching and public programming is enhancing the resiliency of Virginia’s food systems and addressing food safety and insecurity, especially among those who have limited social and economic resources.
Learn how you, your family, your business and your community can benefit from the food and agri-science programs at VSU.
EXPLORE
Mobile Sheep & Goat Processing Unit
Pond Aquaculture
Hydroponic and Aquaponic Grow Systems
High Tunnel Production
Livestock Grazing Demonstration
Industrial Hemp
Sheep & Goat Production
And More
For more information, contact Jessica Harris at (804) 524-5964 or jbrown@vsu.edu.
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 Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5964 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program - Winter/Spring Course 2022
Recurring Saturday Sessions, February 2 - February 23, 2022 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 6PM - 9PM:
February 2
February 9
February 16
February 23
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
March 4-5
March 18-19
April 1-2
April 15-16
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Recurring Saturday Sessions, August 28 - September 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 9AM - 12PM:
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
October 9-10
November 6-7
December 4-5
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Recurring Saturday Sessions, August 28 - September 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 9AM - 12PM:
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
October 9-10
November 6-7
December 4-5
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Recurring Saturday Sessions, August 28 - September 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 9AM - 12PM:
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
October 9-10
November 6-7
December 4-5
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Recurring Saturday Sessions, August 28 - September 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 9AM - 12PM:
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
October 9-10
November 6-7
December 4-5
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Recurring Saturday Sessions, August 28 - September 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 9AM - 12PM:
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
October 9-10
November 6-7
December 4-5
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Recurring Saturday Sessions, August 28 - September 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 9AM - 12PM:
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
October 9-10
November 6-7
December 4-5
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Recurring Saturday Sessions, August 28 - September 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 9AM - 12PM:
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
October 9-10
November 6-7
December 4-5
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Mobile Processing Unit Certification Program
Recurring Saturday Sessions, August 28 - September 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
VSU’s small ruminant program has designed and built a mobile processing unit as a resource to the state’s sheep and goat producers. To be able to utilize this resource, producers/clientele will need to complete a 5-module certification program. Only certified users will be able to process their sheep and goats on the MPU. Modules will include MPU design and usage, sheep and goat harvesting and carcass fabrication, regulations (state and federal), marketing your products and hands-on training on operating the MPU and all steps that should be taken to ensure everything is running and functional before processing, during processing, carcass cooling/hanging and fabrication.
4 MODULES ONLINE 9AM - 12PM:
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
*1 HANDS-ON MODULE 9AM - 3PM:
October 9-10
November 6-7
December 4-5
*Two days required onsite - Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road
A Certificate of Competence would be awarded upon completion of assignment(s), passage of quiz and butchering and fabrication skills.
$100 PROGRAM FEE
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-6971 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Sample and Control of Varroa Mite and Small Hive Beetle
Sample and Control of Varroa Mite and Small Hive Beetle
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Keith Tignor, VDACS State Apiarist will provide a lecture on the life cycle of the Varroa Mite and the Small Hive Beetle, how to inspect for these and other pests and discuss various integrated pest management strategies to control these pests. Following the lecture, we will move out to the bee yard on Randolph Farm where Keith will demonstrate how to inspect a hive to identify, sample and control these pests. All participants going to the bee yard must bring their own bee suit and wear light-colored clothes, gloves and closed-toe shoes. Please do not wear fragrances or perfumes. Those allergic to bee venom must bring their own Epipen.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS.
For more information, contact Tracy Porter at (804) 481-2566 or tporter@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
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 Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
VSU Hair Sheep Field Day (RESCHEDULED)
VSU Hair Sheep Field Day
This event has been rescheduled. Please check the events calendar for the new date.
Join us as VSU's hair sheep production team discuss and demonstrate their forage-based, year-round lamb production system in Virginia and mid-Atlantic states. The program will cover accelerated mating, year-round grazing, lamb management and parasite control strategies. The Field Day will also include tours of VSU's mobile processing unit and our hair sheep facilities.
Presenters:
Dahlia O'Brien Professor / Small Ruminant Extension Specialist (VSU)
Stephan Wildeus Research Professor (VSU)
Gabriel Pent Superintendent, Virginia Tech’s Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Francois Castonquay Professor Animal Science, Laval University
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
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 Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
VSU College of Agriculture Field Day
VSU College of Agriculture Field Day
Friday, July 30, 2021 • 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Join us for an educational field day at VSU Randolph Farm. Learn about...
Goat & Sheep Management
Vegetable & Berry Production
Plant Disease Prevention
Hydroponic, Aquaponic & High Tunnel Crop Production
Cattle Grazing
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
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 Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Cover Crop Field Day and Demonstration (rescheduled to fall 2021)
Cover Crop Field Day and Demonstration (rescheduled to fall 2021)
Please check calendar for new date!
If you would like to get notified when this event is open for registration, please subscribe to our event email list.
For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
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 Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Backyard Poultry 101
Backyard Poultry 101
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charlotte County Extension Office
133 LeGrand Avenue, Charlotte Courthouse, Virginia
In these times of pandemic, many families are interested in growing their own food. This workshop will help those who want to produce their own meat and eggs in their own back yard. Topics to be covered will include the raising, housing, and feeding of chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl.
For more information, contact Small Farm Outreach agent Leonard Elam at (804) 894-3095 or lelam@vsu.edu.
This workshop costs $5 and open to the public. Space is limited to the first 10 registrants.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are expected to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
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 Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.