2026
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Voices of Virginia 4-H: Day at the Capitol , articleCooper Joines, a Virginia 4-H Youth Livestock Ambassador from Montgomery County, recently visited Richmond as part of Virginia 4-H's Day at the Capitol program.
Date: 05/13/2026 - -
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Experts ask public to help scout for new cotton pest , articleThe two-spot cotton leafhopper (also known as or the cotton jassid) is a tiny (2–3 mm long) green insect that can cause severe plant injury as it feeds—in extreme cases reducing cotton yields by 50%. The insect is a significant pest for cotton, but it can also feed on a wide range of vegetables and ornamentals, including okra, hibiscus, and snap beans.
Date: 05/12/2026 - -
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Take a “Fart Walk” for better comfort and health, according to Virginia 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors , articleA message from the 2025-2026 Virginia 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors: After a large meal, many of us feel ready to sink into the couch — often accompanied by bloating, sluggishness, or acid reflux. Fortunately, there’s a simple and healthy way to ease these uncomfortable symptoms: take a short walk.
Date: 05/12/2026 - -
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Voices of Virginia 4-H: Virginia Ignite participants connect with national 4-H'ers , articleColten Lewis, a Henry County-Martinsville 4-H'er describes the recent experience he had attending the Ignite by 4-H conference in Washington D.C..
Date: 04/16/2026 - -
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Voices of Virginia 4-H: Healthy Living Ambassadors lead session at national conference , articleGarima Patel, a Roanoke 4-H'er, describes her experience attending and presenting at Ignite by 4-H as a Virginia 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador.
Date: 04/16/2026 - -
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Voices of Virginia 4-H: Inbound exchange program broadens horizons , articleJoshua Sierra-Davidson, a Fauquier county 4-H alum, is currently in Japan working as an in intern with the Labo International Exchange Program, a partner of the 4-H Inbound Exchange program. He previously hosted two inbound exchange students, and shares his experience here.
Date: 03/17/2026 - -
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Virginia grain crops Spring 2026 update , articleBased on forecasts for March 2026, Virginia is experiencing an unseasonably warm, dry, and potentially volatile, weather pattern following a winter that has already accelerated early development in some small grains. Extremely warm, with temperatures potentially in the 70s F to low 80s F, which is well above normal for early March. A strong cold front swept through Virginia on March 12, bringing an abrupt end to warm, springlike weather causing temperatures to drop back to the 50s F.
Date: 03/17/2026 - -
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Got woods? You need a forest management plan. , articleWhether your goals are wildlife habitat, timber, recreation, or simply leaving something meaningful behind, a written forest management plan turns your vision into action.
Date: 03/16/2026 - -
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Virtual fencing may offer a cost-effective alternative for Southwest Virginia farms , articleGrazing animals require fencing to remain in designated pastures and prevent them from wandering, but fences are expensive and time-consuming to install and maintain. Farmers with limited mobility face additional challenges, and not all land-use scenarios allow for the installation of fencing.
Date: 03/10/2026 - -
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Farms to Families project in Montgomery County supports farmers and families in need , articleFrom July 2024 to December 2025, Montgomery County's Farms to Families program procured and distributed over 15,275 pounds of local ground beef and 13,500 pounds of fresh produce to more than 4,000 families in need. This program was made possible by a $150,000 Local Food Purchase Assistance Plus (LFPA+) grant from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Date: 03/10/2026 -