Virginia Cooperative Extension - Bath County

10/20/2026

VCE is here with Bath Community Hospital at Windy Cove Presbyterian Church for today's health fair. Come see us!

10/13/2026

: A round crowd pen will work better than a straight crowd pen... as cattle go around 180 degrees, they think they are going back to where they came from. Source: Temple Grandin

A round crowd pen will work better than a straight crowd pen because, as cattle go around a 180° turn, they think they are going back to where they came from. When cattle go around the bend it takes advantage of their natural behavior.

Source : Temple Grandin

10/13/2026

Join VCE, Bath Community Hospital and area partners for a Health Fair at Windy Cove Presbyterian Church on October 20th, 8:00am - 12:30pm for health screenings, community resources and flu shots!

10/06/2026

Attention Bath County! The new 4-H 🍀 year is here! Enroll and re-enroll today at https://v2.4honline.com and call 540 839 7261 about 4-H programs in your neck of the woods or how to start a club! 🏡 👍

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

Happening NOW till 3pm! Today’s vendors are What the Spice, Endless Holler Farm, & Num Num Farms! If you visited all 4 markets, your name will be entered in a drawing for a goodie bag!

Our final Bath Community Farmers Market of the season is next Monday, 9/28 We look forward to seeing everyone out for this final market of the season. Vendors include Endless Holler Farm , Husky's Harvest and What the Spice as well as informational booths by Bath Community Hospital and VCE Bath. If you attended all 4 markets, bring your market punch card to get your name in a drawing for a local gift basket! Questions, contact VCE Bath at 540 839 7261 or Bath Community Hospital at 540 839 7064.

09/23/2026

Highland-Bath Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification opportunity will be November 4th from 6-8pm in the Highland Modular Conference Room. Please call 540 839 7261 or 540 468 2225 if you wish to attend the recertification program. *First Time Certification can be achieved by taking a test at either VCE office, by appointment. Call us if interested.*

09/21/2026

Our final Bath Community Farmers Market of the season is next Monday, 9/28 We look forward to seeing everyone out for this final market of the season. Vendors include Endless Holler Farm , Husky's Harvest and What the Spice as well as informational booths by Bath Community Hospital and VCE Bath. If you attended all 4 markets, bring your market punch card to get your name in a drawing for a local gift basket! Questions, contact VCE Bath at 540 839 7261 or Bath Community Hospital at 540 839 7064.

09/16/2026

Are you registered for WISE? Did you know there is a Shepherd AND a Youth component this year?! Check out and we hope to see you there! :) Virginia Women in Agriculture Network

WHO IS COMING TO WISE 2026?
Katie Hammock "The Dairy WIFE"
Katie is going to share her first hand experiences with Farm related accidents from her career as an ER nurse.

Join us October 7–9 for three hands-on days of learning, skill-building, and connecting with other women in agriculture.
🐑 Shepherd WISE | October 7
🐄 Cattle WISE | October 8
🚜 Equipment WISE | October 9
From sheep and cattle management to tractors, skid steers, chainsaws, fencing, emergency preparedness, and more—WISE is all about building skills and confidence to tackle whatever the farm throws your way!
🌸 And don’t forget An Evening in Bloom, our special networking dinner following Cattle WISE on October 8!
Space is limited, so don’t wait to register! Invite a friend, fellow producer, daughter, neighbor, or anyone who wants to build practical agricultural skills.
👉 Learn more & register:
https://sites.google.com/.../wia-wise-cattle-equipment
Come learn, laugh, and get your hands dirty with us! 💚

09/09/2026

One more market this season! We hope to see you there 👍 🍅 🫑 🥦 🧺

Mark your calendars! 🌽🍅

Our final Farmers Market of the season will be Monday, September 28 from 1:00–3:00 PM at Bath Community Hospital.

Save the date and plan to stop by for fresh, local goods from area vendors. We hope to see you there!