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 Jun 30 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM09:30 – 12:009:30 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Central Virginia Produce Auction Tour 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM09:30 – 12:009:30 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM09:30 – 12:009:30 AM – 12:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 1 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 Lavender 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 Jul 2 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 Nutrient Management 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 Jul 3 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 Dickenson County Farmers Market 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 Jul 7 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Farm Service Agency & Crop Insurance Workshop 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 8 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM08:30 – 16:308:30 AM – 4:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Middle Peninsula Producer Conference 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM08:30 – 16:308:30 AM – 4:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM08:30 – 16:308:30 AM – 4:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 8 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM09:00 – 12:309:00 AM – 12:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Pine View Greenhouses 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM09:00 – 12:309:00 AM – 12:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM09:00 – 12:309:00 AM – 12:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 8 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Farm Service Agency & Crop Insurance Workshop 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM17:30 – 18:305:30 PM – 6:30 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 8 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 Jul 9 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 Raising Chickens 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 Jul 9 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 Strawberry Production for Small Farmers 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 10 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 43560 project garden tour 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 14 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 Forestry 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 14 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM16:00 – 18:004:00 PM – 6:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Norton Friends and Farmers Market 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM16:00 – 18:004:00 PM – 6:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM16:00 – 18:004:00 PM – 6:00 PM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 15 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM08:00 – 10:008:00 AM – 10:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual ON-FARM HIGH TUNNEL FIELD DAY 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM08:00 – 10:008:00 AM – 10:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM08:00 – 10:008:00 AM – 10:00 AM Southside Virginia, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Southwestern, Eastern/Southeastern Virginia, Agribusiness, Computer Skills, Virtual Jul 15 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 Irrigation and Soil Management 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 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 17 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 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 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 Skills, Virtual 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 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 View all Events
