Beginning 5pm Friday, March 27 - Due to the current situation with COVID-19, our office is closed to the public. If you are seeking VCE services, please contact the appropriate person in charge (4-H, FCS, or Horticulture) by email or phone. Or, contact the Unit Coordinator by phone 703-324-5369 or email abordas@vt.edu.
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The Fairfax 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 help the people of Fairfax 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.
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How to Start a Garden
Are you thinking about starting a garden? Click here
Learn foundational knowledge about selecting a site, starting seeds, and caring for plants from Adria Bordas, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent and leader of two Master Gardener programs in Fairfax County. Fairfax Permaculture Farmer Cory Suter will share some of his experience preparing gardening beds and building soil using local resources.
Food Resources | GIS and Mapping Services
Fairfax County, Virginia - To make it easier for you to find food resources, the county has developed a searchable map that includes all food distribution sites, including Fairfax County Public Schools, community meal distribution sites, food pantries and other related services.
Fall 2020 training in Arlington
Fridays- September 11, 18, 25 and October 2
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
$120
(covers lunch, training material, apron, tote bag and supplies)
Master Food Volunteer Application
CLICK HERE for more information
Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria 4-H Junior Camp
June 28 - July 2, 2020
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!
Counselors ($150)
and
Campers ($360)
Pay online here: https://register.ext.vt.edu
Additional information CLICK HERE
2020 EMBRYOLOGY Program - HAS BEEN CANCELED
Embryology Link: http://fairfax4h.weebly.com/embryology.html
Pick-Up Date: N/A
Drop-Off Date: N/A
Location: Pennino Building
12011 Government Center Parkway, 10th Floor
Fairfax, VA 22035
12011 Government Center Parkway
10th floor
Fairfax, VA 22035-1111
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: 703-324-5369
Fax: 703-324-5337
Virginia Cooperative Extension is looking for qualified applicants to become Master Food Volunteers!
Virginia Food Access Network (VFAN)
The Virginia Food Access Network (VFAN) accelerates efforts, connects partners, and shares resources to solve child hunger in Virginia and create nutritious food access for all Virginians.
Were you a 4-H member? Did you attend 4-H camp? Or maybe you were a 4-H volunteer? Identify as a 4-H alum, and represent your 4-H state: http://bit.ly/2m0vYgp
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