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Northampton Shellfish Mortality Response , redirect
In September 2026, a harmful algal bloom began affecting portions of the Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore waters, negatively impacting the aquaculture industry. In response to the HAB, a team of researchers and Extension personnel, including VCE, VIMS, ODU, and the VSAREC are working collaboratively to support affected industry members.

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Voices of Virginia 4-H: Virginia Education Student Advisory Board , article
Saige Holden, a Virginia Hampton Teen Club 4-H’er and Southeast District Ambassador for Virginia 4-H, recently participated in the Virginia Education Student Advisory Board. This story is part of the Voices of Virginia 4-H series, which highlights the exceptional contributions of Virginia 4-H'ers across the commonwealth.
Date: October 2026 -
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Hannah Bishop, senior agriculture and natural resources agent in Dinwiddie County , article
For more than a decade, Hannah Bishop has served Virginia Cooperative Extension in Dinwiddie County, helping connect youth, families, farmers, and community members with research-based education and resources. Originally a Virginia Tech student on a pre-veterinary track, she discovered Extension through an internship and found a career rooted in service, lifelong learning, and community impact. Today, as an agriculture and natural resources agent, she continues to support local needs while helping strengthen the future of her community.
Date: October 2026 -
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Rivanna 4-H youth grow their knowledge through hydroponics , article
Each year, Rivanna 4-H’ers choose a new environmental topic that serves as a theme for the year. During the 2025-26 year, 4-H members explored hydroponics, learning how plants can be grown using water and nutrients instead of traditional soil. With guidance from Kim Lohan, a 4-H volunteer leader and Virginia Master Naturalist, they designed and built their own hydroponic growing system, which they voted to name “Hydrodude.”
Date: October 2026 -
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Voices of Virginia 4-H: State Shoot , article
Noble Richter, a Virginia 4-H’er from Prince William County, recently participated in the 4-H State Shoot.
Date: October 2026 -