Virginia Cooperative Extension Brunswick County

06/08/2026

Make plans to attend the 2026 Central Virginia Crops Conference on July 17, 2026 Please RSVP to the Charlotte County Extension Office at 434-542-5884 by July 10th.

05/15/2026

*Webinar*
Grant Writing for Small and Beginning Farmers
Thursday, June 2, 2-3 pm
Marian Dalke
State Program Assistant, Virginia SARE
Small Farm Agent, VSU Small Farm Outreach Program
Virginia Tech
Learn tips and tricks about how to apply for grants to support your farm. This workshop will cover available grant opportunities from federal and state agencies, as well as foundations that can give your farm a financial boost to become successful. Presented by Marian Dalke, Virginia SARE and VSU Small Farm Outreach Program Assistant
Please REGISTER for this virtual event: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/.../WN...
For more information reach out to Katie Trozzo at [email protected]
If you are a person with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Katie Trozzo at [email protected] or (540) 232-2233 at least 10 days prior to the event. See less

05/13/2026

Eastern Virginia Agricultural Research & Extension Center posted to Virginia Small Grain Field Day

The Virginia Small Grain Field Day is just 2 weeks away!. It will begin at 9:30 am and will conclude with a BBQ lunch at noon. The focus of this year's field day will be a Q&A panel discussing Ag policy in Richmond & Washington, farm profitability, and global markets. Panelists will include Ben Rowe, Virginia Deputy Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry; Anthony Pena, National Association of Wheat Growers Policy Manager; Robert Harper, Grain Division Manager, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation; and Taylor Hubbard, Director of Government Affairs, Virginia Grain Producers Association. There will also be field tours highlighting Small Grain Research at Virginia Tech, and wheat appraisal for crop insurance.
Please register here: https://bit.ly/26SGFD See less

02/24/2026

Are you thinking about growing grain sorghum? This webinar might be of interest to you!

02/18/2026

Today is Giving Day for VCE. You can give to Virginia Cooperative Extension Brunswick County through this Giving Day Link

Feb. 18-19, 2026

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

What’s in Your Water? 💧�
Using a well, spring, or cistern for your drinking water? Take charge of your water quality! Virginia Cooperative Extension offers affordable water testing clinics across the state through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program.
$70/sample kit (subsidized kits may be available)�
Tests for: Coliform bacteria, E. coli, lead, copper, arsenic, hardness, pH, nitrate, sulfate, fluoride, and more!
Upcoming Clinic in Brunswick County:�
Kit Pick-Up: March 5 & 12, 100-A To***co Street, Room 102, Lawrenceville, VA | Drop-Off: March 18, 7:00–9:00 AM, 100-A To***co Street, Room 102, Lawrenceville, VA�
Registration for your kit online: https://tinyurl.com/VAHWQP-BR

12/24/2025

The Brunswick County Extension Office will be closed December 24, 2025 to January 1, 2026. We will return at 8:30 am on January 2, 2026.

Happy Holidays.

12/18/2025

Sheep producers across the Mid-Atlantic are invited to join Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents and Specialists for an engaging 6-part educational series designed to strengthen sheep production and management skills. Flock Foundations: A Master Shepherd series will be held on zoom on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm EST from January 6th to February 10th. Topics include getting started with sheep, handling and facilities, flock health, reproduction, marketing and forages. Participants can hope to gain practical strategies to improve their current or newly established sheep operations, connect with experts and fellow producers and plan on attending future spring field days across Virginia to enhance their online learning experience. Registration and course Fee of $30 is due by January 2nd. Registration and payment information is available online at https://tinyurl.com/FlockFoundations2026 or by calling Kari Sponaugle at the VCE Highland office at 540 468 2225.