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 May 6 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM08:30 – 16:008:30 AM – 4:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Warren County - Land, Farming, and Future with Heirs’ Property 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM08:30 – 16:008:30 AM – 4:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM08:30 – 16:008:30 AM – 4:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 6 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 Basic Soil Fertility for Growers 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 May 6 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM09:00 – 15:009:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Small Ruminant Field Day 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM09:00 – 15:009:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM09:00 – 15:009:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 6 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 (Rescheduled) TOOLS FOR PROFITABLE, SUSTAINABLE FARMING 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 May 7 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM07:30 – 15:307:30 AM – 3:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Spring Farmer Market Tour 2026 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM07:30 – 15:307:30 AM – 3:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM07:30 – 15:307:30 AM – 3:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 7 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 VSU SFOP and USDA Information Update 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 May 7 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 VSU College of Agriculture SFOP Virtual Focus Group 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 May 12 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM07:00 – 18:007:00 AM – 6:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Cattle Bus Tour: Integrating Research, Production, Processing, and Marketing 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM07:00 – 18:007:00 AM – 6:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM07:00 – 18:007:00 AM – 6:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 12 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM08:30 – 11:008:30 AM – 11:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Basic Soil Fertility for Small Farmers and Growers 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM08:30 – 11:008:30 AM – 11:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM08:30 – 11:008:30 AM – 11:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 12 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 Farm Tour 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 May 13 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 Herd Health & Forage Improvement for Animal Production 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 May 13 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM18:00 – 21:006:00 PM – 9:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Backyard Composting 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM18:00 – 21:006:00 PM – 9:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM18:00 – 21:006:00 PM – 9:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 14 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM13:30 – 16:001:30 PM – 4:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual FABA Bean Walk & Talk Time 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM13:30 – 16:001:30 PM – 4:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM13:30 – 16:001:30 PM – 4:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 14 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Small Ruminant Guardian Animals:Choosing a Good Protector 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 16 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 Regenerative soil management and Pasture Lambing Challenges 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 May 18 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM08:30 – 11:308:30 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Discover the Power Behind the Brand: Tour the STIHL USA Factory 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM08:30 – 11:308:30 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM08:30 – 11:308:30 AM – 11:30 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 19 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 Spring Climatology of Southwestern Virginia Farms and Landscapes 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 May 20 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM09:00 – 15:009:00 AM – 3:00 PM Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Forestry, Sustainable Agriculture, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Central, Central Virginia Mid-Atlantic Nursery Workshop 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM09:00 – 15:009:00 AM – 3:00 PM Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Forestry, Sustainable Agriculture, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Central, Central Virginia 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM09:00 – 15:009:00 AM – 3:00 PM Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Forestry, Sustainable Agriculture, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Central, Central Virginia May 20 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 Identifying Weeds on Your Farm 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 May 20 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Forestry, Sustainable Agriculture, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Central, Central Virginia Soil Health & Composting 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Forestry, Sustainable Agriculture, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Central, Central Virginia 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM Livestock, Livestock & Bees, Livestock and Bees, Forestry, Sustainable Agriculture, High Tunnels & Greenhouses, Central, Central Virginia May 21 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 Aerial Imagery for Small Farmers 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 May 21 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM16:00 – 20:004:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Community Ownership Through Co-operatives 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM16:00 – 20:004:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM16:00 – 20:004:00 PM – 8:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 26 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM10:00 – 14:0010:00 AM – 2:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Improving Soil Health and Fertility with Cover Crops 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM10:00 – 14:0010:00 AM – 2:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM10:00 – 14:0010:00 AM – 2:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 26 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Estate Planning 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual May 30 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 Quickbooks 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 May 30 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM11:00 – 15:0011:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Urban Ag Field Day Celebration 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM11:00 – 15:0011:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM11:00 – 15:0011:00 AM – 3:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jun 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 DIY Small Acreage Woodlots 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 Jun 2 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 Bringing Basic Solar Energy To Your Farm 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 Jun 3 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM08:00 – 17:008:00 AM – 5:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Electric Fence-Building 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM08:00 – 17:008:00 AM – 5:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM08:00 – 17:008:00 AM – 5:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jun 3 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 Bethel Food Forest Farm Tour 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 View all Events View all Events
