Virginia Cooperative Extension Prince William

10/22/2026

10/09/2026

Go Beyond the Storm Drain this fall!

Hear from our speakers about what you can expect from Beyond the Storm Drain, a five-part educational series focused on stormwater, protecting our local waterways, and simple ways we can all make a difference.

Join us Tuesdays from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the City of Manassas Community Center:

Oct. 13 – B.E.S.T. Lawns and Landscapes Program
Oct. 20 – Virginia Conservation Assistance Program
Oct. 27 – Stormwater Best Practices
Nov. 3 – Water Stewardship
Nov. 10 – What’s in Your Water?

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, plus prizes! You can also request Spanish interpretation in advance.

Register here: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/70A0E48A8AE2DA1F49-64955086-look

Series Partners:
Prince William County Government, Virginia (Public Works)
Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District
Virginia Cooperative Extension Prince William
Virginia Master Naturalist Program - Merrimac Farm Chapter

09/29/2026

Come Work With Us!
VCE Prince William is hiring a part time 30 hr/week Administrative Technician for our Parent Education and VCE administrative reception team. We’re looking for someone with strong administrative and customer-service skills who can support participant registration, communication, payments, scheduling, and day-to-day program operations in the part-time benefitted position. Position closes this Friday.

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)-Prince William is seeking an organized, service-oriented Administrative Technician to support the Parent Education Program. This part-time benefitted County position helps families access classes and services while keeping registration, records, class logistics,....

09/23/2026

🥩 Want to know exactly where your food comes from? The Virginia Verified Beef program guarantees your beef was bred, born, raised, and processed right here in Virginia! 🌾 Read how this branding initiative supports local farmers and strengthens consumer trust 👇https://farmflavor.com/virginia/virginia-crops-livestock/virginia-verified-meat-showcases-commonwealth-beef/

09/18/2026

Attention Virginia localities and food producers🌾 Applications are open for the Governor’s AFID Infrastructure Grant program. Reimbursable grants of up to $50,000 are available for capital projects that support local farmers, food hubs, commercial kitchens, and farmers markets. AFID Infrastructure Grants are intended to strengthen Virginia’s agricultural economy, support small business growth, expand market access for local producers, and build long-term economic resilience in rural communities.

The fall application deadline is Oct. 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. 🚜✨ Learn more and view a recorded webinar on the AFID Infrastructure Grant Program website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/agriculture-afid-infrastructure-grants.shtml

09/09/2026

Join the John Marshall SWCD and Virginia Tech Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center for a farm and grazing workshop featuring practical resources for local agricultural producers.

Topics discussed include: Interpreting soil test results, developing your grazing calendar, grazing options, scoring your pastures, and available funding sources!

When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 5-8pm
Where: 5527 Sullivans Mill Road, Middleburg, VA 20117

Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP to Tricia Hailey at [email protected] or 540-422-8490 by September 22nd.

Fauquier County Agricultural Development

08/27/2026

Learn more about Soil Health by visiting our Youtube Soil Health and Cover Crops playlist:

Managing a rye, clover vetch cover crop in the garden by crimping....

08/27/2026

Interested in Growing in High Tunnels? Join us for a Beginner-Friendly Workshop at the Carver Food Enterprise Center on September 12th.

08/19/2026

Registration is open for the 3rd Start Smart Small Business Series in cooperation with our amazing partners!
This 12-week program designed to equip participants with information, guidance, and resources to successfully launch and operate a small business in Prince William County. Ideal for new and aspiring business owners. The series concludes with a pitch competition, in which participants will compete for cash prizes and receive valuable feedback from expert business-panelists.
For more info go to:
https://tinyurl.com/Start-SMART-2026
VCE - Prince William Master Gardeners
VCE Prince William Parent Education
Prince William County Government, Virginia
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Prince William 4-H

08/17/2026