Small Farm Outreach Program CSS vertical menu + submenu Overview Programs & Partners GW Carver Agricultural Center Small Farm Resource Center Mobile Education Unit New & Beginning Farmer & Rancher Program News Events Contact Us Agriculture Management Agents Upcoming Events: Featured Jul 16 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM13:00 – 14:001:00 PM – 2:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Drought and Weather Update on the 2026 Growing Season 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM13:00 – 14:001:00 PM – 2:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM13:00 – 14:001:00 PM – 2:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 16 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM13:00 – 15:001:00 PM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual INTRODUCTION TO JADAM FARMING 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM13:00 – 15:001:00 PM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM13:00 – 15:001:00 PM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 18 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Harvesting Hope – A Mental Health Initiative for Farmers 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 20 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC THREATS TO AGRICULTURE 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 21 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM09:00 – 11:009:00 AM – 11:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual SMALL FARM ORIENTATION 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM09:00 – 11:009:00 AM – 11:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM09:00 – 11:009:00 AM – 11:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 22 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual VSU SFOP and USDA Information Update 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 23 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual VSU SFOP and USDA Information Update 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 23 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Farm Profit Systems & Scaling: Income-Producing Plant System 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 23 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM10:00 – 12:3010:00 AM – 12:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual AgFTAP Education 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM10:00 – 12:3010:00 AM – 12:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM10:00 – 12:3010:00 AM – 12:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 23 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM13:00 – 15:001:00 PM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Managing Agricultural Risk: Protecting Your Farm and Future 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM13:00 – 15:001:00 PM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM13:00 – 15:001:00 PM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 23 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Information and Techniques to help Small Farmers In their Farming Operations 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 24 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Managing Agricultural Risk: Protecting Your Farm and Future 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 27 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual From Field to Filing Taxes: Smart Tax Strategies for Farmers 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 30 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Web Soil Survey Basics 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 30 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Shenandoah Valley Young Farmers Coalition 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 31 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM10:00 – 11:3010:00 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Intro to Agroforestry Design Systems—Part 1 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM10:00 – 11:3010:00 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM10:00 – 11:3010:00 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 1 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Risk Management for Poultry and Rabbit Farming 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 5 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Working Towards a Healthy Soil 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 5 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Setting Up a Whole Farm Irrigation System 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 5 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Record keeping on your Computer or Smart Phone 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 6 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual VSU SFOP and USDA Information Update 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM10:00 – 12:0010:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 12 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM09:00 – 11:309:00 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Herd Health and Forage improvement 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM09:00 – 11:309:00 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM09:00 – 11:309:00 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 12 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM19:00 – 20:157:00 PM – 8:15 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Ruminant Webinar Series: Beef Cattle at VSU 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM19:00 – 20:157:00 PM – 8:15 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM19:00 – 20:157:00 PM – 8:15 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 13 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Agriculture Business Structure Planning Workshop 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM18:00 – 20:006:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 15 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM08:00 – 12:008:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Clinch River Farmers Market 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM08:00 – 12:008:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM08:00 – 12:008:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 24 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM10:00 – 13:0010:00 AM – 1:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Pathways 2 Progress: Workforce Readiness 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM10:00 – 13:0010:00 AM – 1:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM10:00 – 13:0010:00 AM – 1:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Aug 27 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM18:00 – 20:306:00 PM – 8:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Starting an LLC workshop: A Beginners Guide for Virginia Farmers 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM18:00 – 20:306:00 PM – 8:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer 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