As the state moves to Phase III of the COVID re-opening plan, Virginia Cooperative Extension and 4-H are resuming some in-person programming and services will continue to provide contactless and distance-based methods, such as using drop boxes for samples and pickup, phones, and virtual delivery of educational programming.
This website will provide current information on local office hours, programming, and more. We look forward continuing to serve our community.
Assistance from a distance
8:00am-4:30pm
In-person: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
CLICK HERE to view a list of staff members and their program area
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.
Virtual Plant Clinics
Learn all about our new virtual plant clinics and how to register at
https://tinyurl.com/MGvirtual
October 20th: Challenges of Gardening on a Slope
October 22nd: A Sweet Potato Experience
October 27th: Herb Gardening through the Winter
October 29th: Halloween Special: Poisonous Plants
Can't Make A Session???
Don't worry - visit our youtube channel to catch up
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JXD1NFz0nvHk-avE4qU-w/videos
What's In Your Water?
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.
https://tinyurl.com/FairfaxVCEwelltesting2020
Email one of our team members or call 703-324-5369 to be added to the mailing list for next year's program.
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.
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