Improving Wellbeing in Campbell County
ID
VCE-1177-17NP
Sharing Knowledge
At a time when agricultural, food, and environmental challenges are mounting, Extension agent Todd Scott shares his experience with farmers to help them produce livestock and crops, with homeowners to assist with planning and maintaining their lawns and gardens, and with small businesses to improve their marketing and meet certification requirements.
Among the fastest growing segments for small business in Campbell County is landscaping and lawn care. With this comes the training and certifications required to apply pesticides. Scott started meeting this demand by engaging with agriculture teachers in Campbell County high schools to develop a pesticide training program that reached 160 students.
Each year, in partnership with neighboring counties, a commercial pesticide recertification course is offered. It supports the local green industry with 100-150 applicators attending. These programs have been extended to meet local and state needs and are bilingual (English/Spanish), with a mix of local employees and temporary workers. Extension uses proven and tested methods to promote the safe use of pesticides, helping to reduce risk to applicators, consumers, and the environment.
Community Voices
“My children attended 4-H Camp this year and absolutely loved it! The experience not only provided a fun environment and the opportunity to make new friends and experience all the traditional camp activities, but it also allowed for growth and increased independence and responsibility. They will definitely be returning next year!”
Robyn McNiel
4-H Parent
24,003
Facebook reach for the last year
Partners for Solutions
“I recently joined the Campbell Extension team and am working in 4-H Youth Development. I taught horticulture for 10 years at Brookville High School and am an adjunct instructor for Virginia’s community colleges. I am also a member of the Hill City Master Gardeners and a Virginia Certified Horticulturist. I am passionate about hands-on learning and youth leadership development and enjoy serving the Campbell County community.”
Yvonne Hansotte
4-H Youth Development
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163 Kabler Lane
P.O. Box 67
Rustburg, VA 24588
434-332-9538
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Publication Date
June 25, 2024
