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New Kent and Charles City VCE Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments.

Trusted, research-based education from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, proudly serving New Kent County and Charles City County through 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Family & Community programs. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other basis protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Marci Siebert, New Kent VCE, at (804) 966- 9645 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

10/06/2026

Today’s dress code: GREEN. 💚🍀

Happy Go Green Day! Show your 4-H spirit, tag , and use !

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Bug Bros, Auri and Bellamy Daugherty, for receiving two first place ribbons for their ...
10/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Bug Bros, Auri and Bellamy Daugherty, for receiving two first place ribbons for their Youth Creative Arts - Entomology Display at the 2026 State Fair of Virginia! Congratulations as well to Cibyl Daugherty for receiving 1st place ribbons for her Youth Creative Arts - Painting and Drawing entries!

We are super proud of them! Make sure to subscribe to The Bug Bros Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/-info

Thank you Marianne Carr Daugherty for the photos!

🐝🐜🐛🦋🐞

10/01/2026

Under Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Executive Order 21, carriers transporting hay in any part of Virginia can receive temporary over-width exemption waivers to facilitate the movement of essential agricultural supplies of hay.

The over-width waiver will go into effect on October 1, 2026 and will remain in force for 30 days.

The prolonged drought has resulted in a 35% statewide loss in hay yields, with losses reaching 70% in some areas, creating a significant hay shortage for livestock producers.

If you are a producer and you need help finding hay or talking through alternative herd management decisions, reach out to your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.

Find your local office: https://ext.vt.edu/offices.html

Governor Spanberger Declares State of Emergency to Support Virginia Farmers: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/september-releases/name-1123591-en.html

09/28/2026

With recent dry conditions impacting forage across the Commonwealth, connecting livestock producers with quality feed is critical. VDACS maintains the Hay Clearing House to bridge the gap between farmers who need hay and those with surplus hay for sale.🌾

Due to current drought conditions, our list is updated weekly to keep listings as accurate and timely as possible for our ag community. Don’t forget to check current over-width transport waiver guidelines.

Whether you are looking to source hay for your herd or have inventory to list, check the current directory here: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/hay.pdf

09/28/2026

Frost prevention Pollak Vineyards Virginia experienced a widespread frost event this spring. Thankfully it was prior to full bud break, and most growers are reporting normal or only slightly reduced yields. Some varieties and sites were unfortunately less fortunate.

09/21/2026
09/21/2026

Fall is a great time to get your soil tested! 📣 Submitting a sample now means a shorter wait time for your results and you have time to apply lime, which takes months to effectively adjust your soil pH. If you've submitted a sample before, note that there have been recent changes to the submission process. We now have an online portal where you will submit forms and get your results!

Read more about those changes and learn how to submit a sample here: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/articles/2026/soil-testing-laboratory-launches-new-online-management-system.html

Soil test website to access the new online submission portal: https://www.soiltest.vt.edu/index.html

Contact your local Extension Office to get a soil test box!

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11809 New Kent Highway
New Kent, VA
23124

Opening Hours

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

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+18049669645

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