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Chris Mullins Named Interim Associate Dean for Extension and Extension Administrator at VSU
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness, Family & Consumer Science
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Chris Mullins Named Interim Associate Dean for Extension and Extension Administrator at VSU
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness, Family & Consumer Science
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General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness, Family & Consumer Science
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Over 500 Volunteers Honor Dr. King’s Legacy of Service Through AgriMeals for Change Event
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
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Over 500 Volunteers Honor Dr. King’s Legacy of Service Through AgriMeals for Change Event
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
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General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
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Virginia State University Welcomes Dr. Arifah Goodwin as Community Resource Development Extension Specialist
Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
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Virginia State University Welcomes Dr. Arifah Goodwin as Community Resource Development Extension Specialist
Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
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Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Marketing & Agribusiness
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4H Teens Spark Ripples of Good Deeds in their Communities Through "Wicked for Good" Campaign
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
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4H Teens Spark Ripples of Good Deeds in their Communities Through "Wicked for Good" Campaign
General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
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General, Small Farm Outreach, Sustainable & Urban Ag, Aquaculture, AgFest, Marketing & Agribusiness
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Featured News
Dr. Ronald M. Howell Jr. Appointed Associate Dean and Associate Research Director at VSU College of Agriculture
Dr. Ronald M. Howell Jr. Appointed Associate Dean and Associate Research Director at VSU College of Agriculture
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Derrick Scott, Ph.D., Appointed Interim Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs at VSU College of Agriculture
Derrick Scott, Ph.D., Appointed Interim Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs at VSU College of Agriculture
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VSU to Host Kendall Rae Johnson for Kickoff of USDA’s Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador Tour 
VSU to Host Kendall Rae Johnson for Kickoff of USDA’s Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador Tour 
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Virginia State University College of Agriculture To Host 3rd Annual VSU AgFest
Virginia State University College of Agriculture To Host 3rd Annual VSU AgFest
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VSU College of Agriculture to Host "A Taste of Randolph Farm" Field Day
VSU College of Agriculture to Host "A Taste of Randolph Farm" Field Day
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VSU College of Agriculture To Host 2nd Annual VSU AgFest Block Party
VSU College of Agriculture To Host 2nd Annual VSU AgFest Block Party

Virginia State University (VSU) College of Agriculture will host its 2nd annual AgFest Block Party on Tuesday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at VSU Foster Hall on University Ave. The event is free and open to the community.

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USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small Engages in MLK Day of Service at Virginia State University
USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small Engages in MLK Day of Service at Virginia State University
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VSU AgFest Events Canceled Due to Damage from Tropical Storm Ophelia
VSU AgFest Events Canceled Due to Damage from Tropical Storm Ophelia
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Upcoming Events
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Feb 27
Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Computer Skills, Virtual, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Vegetable Production, 4-H & Youth, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Livestock & Bees, Aquaculture, Forestry, Urban Agriculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
HOW TO FIND AND APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR YOUR SMALL FARM
Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Computer Skills, Virtual, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Vegetable Production, 4-H & Youth, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Livestock & Bees, Aquaculture, Forestry, Urban Agriculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Computer Skills, Virtual, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Vegetable Production, 4-H & Youth, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Livestock & Bees, Aquaculture, Forestry, Urban Agriculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
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Mar 3
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Herd Management and Forage improvement for Small Farmers
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
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Mar 3
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Observe, Engage, and Share
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
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Mar 3
Southside Virginia, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production
Pruning your Grapes for Improved Production
Southside Virginia, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production
Southside Virginia, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production
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Mar 4
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Basic Soil Fertility for Farmers
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
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Mar 4
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Spring Climatology of Southwestern Virginia Farms and Landscapes
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
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Mar 4
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Forest Management & Forest Stand Plans
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
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Mar 5
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
(CANCELLED) Introduction to Quickbooks
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
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Mar 5
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
VSU SFOP Lunch and Learn -What is the time to begin selling at the Farmers Market
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
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Mar 5
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
USDA Funding Opportunities for Homesteaders
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics
Urban Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Vegetable Production, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower Production, Farm Equipment, Safety & Technology, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Central, Central Virginia, Family Health, Nutrition & Finance, Aquaculture, Precision Agriculture and Drones, Spanish Language Programs, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Hydroponics & Aquaponics