Virginia Cooperative Extension - Powhatan

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We are credible experts and educators who provide information, education, and tools you can use every day to improve your life. The Powhatan County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we he

lp the people of Powhatan County improve their lives. We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability. Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Cathy Howland at the Powhatan Extension Office at (804) 598-5640 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Powhatan County 4-H Club open Oct 1 for the 2026-27 4-H season. 4-H provides hands-on learning experiences that help you...
09/03/2026

Powhatan County 4-H Club open Oct 1 for the 2026-27 4-H season. 4-H provides hands-on learning experiences that help youth build essential life skills. Powhatan based 4-H Clubs include the following:
Horses 4 Us, Majestic Hooves, 4-Leaf Explorers, Powhatan 4-H Sailing, Powhatan 4-H Shooting Club (wait list); plus SPIN Clubs, or short term clubs include: Powhatan 4-H Teen Leaders (14-18 years), Young Entrepreneurs, and Dairy Judging Team. All clubs are open to youth ages 9 to 18 unless noted. Click on link for more information: https://forms.gle/SDePDqJCPeLHzstt8

We are currently seeking adult volunteers interested in working with a Cloverbuds 4-H Club for ages 5 to 8. For more information, contact the Powhatan Extension Office at (804) 598-5640 or email [email protected].

New Master Gardener Application is now open! Apply by October 18, 2026 for our 2027 Training class. 2027 Training dates ...
09/01/2026

New Master Gardener Application is now open!
Apply by October 18, 2026 for our 2027 Training class.

2027 Training dates are January 19 - April 8, 2027. For more information about this training, visit the Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardeners website Services section at www.gpmga.org/mg

Master Gardener Volunteers are organized by local Virginia Extension offices. For questions about this program, contact Laura Brady, Goochland-Powhatan Volunteer Coordinator - [email protected]

Support our local vendors - Stop by the Powhatan Village Farmers Market tomorrow starting at 4pm!
08/26/2026

Support our local vendors - Stop by the Powhatan Village Farmers Market tomorrow starting at 4pm!

VSU's Small Farm Orientation is a virtual program on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:00pm-7:00pm through Virtual Microsoft...
08/26/2026

VSU's Small Farm Orientation is a virtual program on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:00pm-7:00pm through Virtual Microsoft Teams. This two-hour online course is for new farmers with zero to five years of experience operating a farm. Ben Dukes, small farm agent for the VSU Small Farm Outreach Program, and Dr. Nartea, extension specialist for VSU Integrated Marketing Program, will walk attendees through the process of how to develop a productive and profitable farm.

To register, check out this link for details: https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/0915-smallfarm-orientation
Participants will receive a Small Farm Orientation manual.

Small Farm Orientation Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting

Learn and grow with us! Join a dedicated team of more than 5,000 volunteers who work in communities throughout Virginia ...
08/25/2026

Learn and grow with us!
Join a dedicated team of more than 5,000 volunteers who work in communities throughout Virginia to promote research-based horticulture.

For information about becoming an Extension Master Gardener, go to the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardner Association website - https://www.gpmga.org/mg

Applications for new Goochland and Powhatan Master Gardeners will open on September 1, 2026.

Powhatan VCE will be collecting labeled pesticides for disposal between September 14-16, 2026, between the hours of 9AM-...
08/24/2026

Powhatan VCE will be collecting labeled pesticides for disposal between September 14-16, 2026, between the hours of 9AM-5PM at the Powhatan VCE Office (3910 Old Buckingham Road, Suite B. Powhatan, Virginia 23139)

This program is open to homeowners, farmers, landscapers, governmental agencies, and pest control professionals

Please fill out registration information using the following link before dropping off your pesticide(s)https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/pesticide-disposal-registration.pdf

We reserve the right to reject collecting a product at our own discretion.

Below is a list of all acceptable and unacceptable products.

List of acceptable products:

● Commercial Pesticides

● Homeowner Pesticides

● W**d & Feed

● Pesticide Dilutions

List of unacceptable products:

o Medical Waste

o Radioactive Waste

o Unlabeled Pesticides

o Tires

o Biological Waste

o Contamination Waste

o Paint

o Oil

o Fertilizer

o Batteries

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Powhatan ANR Agent John Few [email protected]

804-598-5640

Check out the 4-H club offerings in Powhatan County!
08/18/2026

Check out the 4-H club offerings in Powhatan County!

Learn and grow with us! Join a dedicated team of more than 5,000 volunteers who work in communities throughout Virginia ...
08/17/2026

Learn and grow with us!
Join a dedicated team of more than 5,000 volunteers who work in communities throughout Virginia to promote research-based horticulture.

For information about becoming an Extension Master Gardener, go to the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardner Association website - https://www.gpmga.org/mg

Applications for new Goochland and Powhatan Master Gardeners will open on September 1, 2026.

Address

3910 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA
23139

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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