Monday, December 30, 2013

2014 Virginia Winter Forage Conference

The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council and Virginia Cooperative Extension will host the 2014 Winter Forage Conference, January 27 through 30, 2014. The theme: Soil Health: The Foundation of Profitable Ruminant Livestock Production. The day long conferences from 8:30am to 4:00pm will be repeated at four locations: Monday, January 27 in Blackstone at the Southern […]


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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Would you like to be a Virginia Master Naturalist?

The Rivanna Chapter of The Virginia Master Naturalists training program will begin February 11, 2014. If you have a desire to contribute to your local environment through volunteer services this maybe for you. Information sessions will be held January 4th and 10th at the Ivy Creek Natural Area Education Building . To learn more please […]


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Virginia Biological Farming Conference

January 31-February 1, 2014 Richmond, Virginia The Virginia Biological Farming Conference is invaluable for organic producers and consumers. Many interesting and informative sessions are planned. This is a great opportunity to learn, meet and network. Please visit Virginia Biological Farming website for more information and to register.


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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

For The Love of The Land

The Piedmont Environment Council has released For The Love of The Land: 100 Conservation Stories From Across Virginia. You’ll find stories about landowners across Virginia who put their land in Conservation Easements. Land Conservation protects the essential resources we need for life. The book is available for purchase or you can download on line. There […]


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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Mid Atlantic Horticultural Short Course 2014

January 13-17, 2014 Marriott City Center Newport News, VA Save the Date for The Mid Atlantic Horticultural Short Course . This nationally recognized course is sponsored by the Virginia Horticultural Foundation. This winter course offers many continuing education credits and professional certification opportunities for those in the Green Industries. Please visit the Mid Atlantic Horticultural […]


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