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Virginia Cooperative Extension- Fairfax County The Fairfax County Virginia Cooperative Extension office is your connection to Virginia's land-grant universities. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

We provide programs on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development and Community Viability. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; M. Ray McKinnie, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg.

Yesterday, we had our Pesticide Collection and Disposal. We collected 13,469 pounds of unwanted/unused pesticides. (Comp...
09/16/2026

Yesterday, we had our Pesticide Collection and Disposal. We collected 13,469 pounds of unwanted/unused pesticides. (Compared to about 9,000 lbs the last time) Thanks to everyone who partnered with us and participated. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Big thank goes out to Merrifield Garden Center Fair Oaks location. David G. Yost Adria Bordas

Our Upcoming VCE/VDACS pesticide collection/disposal is September 15 at 9am to 1pm. We are so grateful for Merrifield Ga...
09/01/2026

Our Upcoming VCE/VDACS pesticide collection/disposal is September 15 at 9am to 1pm. We are so grateful for Merrifield Garden Center in Fair Oaks as our host.

To learn more and to pre-register visit:
https://vdacs.virginia.gov/pesticide-collection.shtml

When registering, indicate if you have totes or mini-bulks (paper forms available at local extension office).

Be on the look out for this pest!
08/31/2026

Be on the look out for this pest!

There’s another invasive pest Northern Virginia residents should know about.

The box tree moth has already been found in Loudoun County, while Maryland has expanded quarantine areas as the pest spreads.

📸 courtesy Hannah Nadel/USDA

What’s in Your Water? 💧Using a well, spring, or cistern for your drinking water? Take charge of your water quality! Virg...
06/26/2026

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 Fairfax County:
Kit Pick-Up: Monday Sept 14, 2026, The Pennino Building | Drop-Off: Wednesday Sept 16, 2026, The Pennino Building

Pre-registration is required. Register for your kit online at https://tinyurl.com/VAHWQP-FX

Did You Know?
40% of Virginia well water samples tested positive for coliform bacteria.* Make sure yours isn’t one of them.

Learn more at wellwater.bse.vt.edu
Accessible, confidential, and essential for your health.

*based on 6866 samples tested from 2008 - 2016 in 90 Virginia counties

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Leah Turton, Fairfax VCE at (703-324-5203/TDD*) during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

06/09/2026

Exhibit Registration is NOW OPEN!

Showcase your talents, projects, and accomplishments at the Fairfax County 4-H Fair!

Registration closes July 15
www.fairfaxcounty4hfair.fairentry.com

Don’t miss your chance to earn ribbons and share what you’ve created!

Ready to take charge of your diabetes? Join us for six weekly classes and a two month reunion to learn how nutrition and...
03/13/2026

Ready to take charge of your diabetes? Join us for six weekly classes and a two month reunion to learn how nutrition and physical activity can support Type 2 Diabetes management. In a supportive group setting, participants will build practical skills for lasting lifestyle change through interactive presentations, strength building exercises, and cooking demonstrations. Join us and take control of your health!

This free program is open to adults with a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and/or an A1C above 7.

Thursdays, April 16-May 28 (6 classes; no class May 7) Reunion Class: July 23
1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Pozez Jewish Community Center
8900 Little River Turnpike,
Fairfax, VA 22031

Register Here: https://thej.org/event/make-your-life-count/

02/21/2026

The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts annually offers four scholarships to graduating high school seniors or college freshmen for college study. This year, four $2,000 scholarships are available! Applications must be submitted to the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District, which will select one student for consideration by the state committee. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 1ST, 2026!

In addition, Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District offers a $1,000 Future Conservation Leaders Scholarship to eligible applicants from Fairfax County.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/college-scholarship-conservation-environment

Thank you so much to all donors and supporters this Virginia Tech Giving Day! We raised over $5,200 for Fairfax County C...
02/20/2026

Thank you so much to all donors and supporters this Virginia Tech Giving Day! We raised over $5,200 for Fairfax County Cooperative Extension.

02/20/2026

Este año tenemos una sorpresa especial: vamos a combinar la conferencia con un curso certificado sobre eliminación de plantas invasoras.

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Fairfax, VA
22035

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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