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Virginia Cooperative Extension delivers practical, science-based information that you can trust, which supports the wellbeing and economic sustainability of individuals and communities throughout Virginia and beyond.

Featured publications

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    2026 Pest Management Guide - Home Grounds and Animals
    2026 Pest Management Guide - Home Grounds and Animals , resource

    The Virginia Pest Management Guide (PMG) series lists options for management of major pests: diseases, insects, nematodes, and weeds. These guides are produced by Virginia Cooperative Extension and each guide is revised annually. PMG recommendations are based on research conducted by the Research and Extension Division of Virginia Tech, in cooperation with other land-grant universities, the USDA, and the pest management industry.

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    Identifying Water Stress in Container-Grown Plants
    Identifying Water Stress in Container-Grown Plants , resource

    Nursery operations are diverse in that they produce a wide variety of species and cultivars. Despite this diversity, it is a standard practice for outdoor nurseries to use a single substrate composite or unique blend for most of their nursery stock grown. This can be problematic considering different nursery stock can contain a range of water-use requirements and are often placed within the same irrigation zone. Thus, water-related stress imposes challenges in production, resource use, and plant quality. Identifying water use and related stress across nursery stock is important in mitigating plant stress and to produce quality crops more efficiently.

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    Healthy Streams - Protecting Your Neighborhood Stream
    Healthy Streams - Protecting Your Neighborhood Stream , resource

    This video is part of a series of Healthy Streams videos. The video discusses how we affect the quality of small streams.

Publications by topic

From articles on sustainable farming practices and food safety techniques, to guides on building strong communities and fostering leadership skills, Virginia Cooperative Extension offers a wealth of knowledge that can help you make informed decisions and improve your life. Explore the topics below.

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Agricultural business, finance, and management
Agricultural systems
Animal agriculture
Commonly-used forms
Community development
Crops and soils
Environment and natural resources
Extension, outreach, and engagement
Foods, nutrition, and health
Home, family, and finance
Lawn and garden
Nursery, greenhouse, and turf
Speciality agriculture
Youth development

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