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Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9am-12pm
VCE Programs & Opportunities
In addition to GPMGA’s offerings, Virginia Cooperative Extension offers a variety of educational opportunities for youth and agricultural producers in our community.
Click the titles below to learn more.
Herd Health & Forage Improvement (Animal Production)
Practical guidance for livestock producers on improving herd health and pasture management. Wednesday, May 13 from 9 a.m.- Noon
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A classic summer camp experience focused on leadership, outdoor skills, and fun. July 6-10, 2026, Jamestown 4H Educational Center
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4-H Camp S.P.A.R.K. – Jamestown
A hands-on day camp experience designed to engage and inspire youth through interactive learning. Fri. Jul. 31 - Sun. Aug. 2, 2026
Jamestown 4-H Center in Williamsburg, VA
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Goochland Agricultural Fair (4-H Participation)
Celebrate local agriculture and support youth exhibitors at this annual community event. Registration opens May 31.
Open to all enrolled 4-H/FFA Youth
Scheduled 2026 Dates at a Glance:
Powhatan
(Thursdays)
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
Aug 6th
Sep 3rd
Goochland
(Tuesdays)
May 19th
Jun 16th
Jul 14th
Aug 18th
Sep 15th
Thursday, May 7th, 4pm - 6:30pm
3841 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
Extension Master Gardener: Deb Duval
Special Display Presentation:
Winter Seed Sowing, by Erin Carter
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Tuesday, May 19, 4pm - 6:30pm
Goochland Farmers Market
1889 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA 23063
Extension Master Gardener: Craig Fraker
Special Display Presentation:
Wildlife Habitat Certification, by Brad Kyker
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June 4 - Special Display Presentation:
Lasagna Gardening, by Martha Giglio
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June 16 - Special Display Presentations:
Pollinators: Native Bees & Honey Bees,
by Karen McAndrew
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Wetland Habitats, by Susan Phillips
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​​​​July 2 - Special Display Presentation:
Soil Health-Regenerative Gardening, by Pam Hash
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Bokashi Composting, by Heather Cheesman
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​​​July 14 - Special Display Presentation:
Soil Health – Regenerative Gardening, by Pam Hash
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Pollinators: Native Bees & Honey Bees,
by Karen McAndrew
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Aug 6 - Special Display Presentation:
Accessible Gardening, by Betty Bridges
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Landscape Design, by Karen Evans
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Aug 18 - Special Display Presentation:
Winter Seed Sowing, by Erin Carter
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Sep 3 - Special Display Presentation:
Quail Habitat, by Liz Alford
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Sep 15 - Special Display Presentation:
Landscape Design, Karen Evans​​​​
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this event, please contact John Few: johnf93@vt.edu (Powhatan Agent) at (804) 598-5640/TDD* or Skye Brickhouse: skyeb@vt.edu (Goochland Agent) at (804) 556-5841/TTD* during business hours of 8:30AM and 5PM to discuss accommodation 5 days prior to event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
“We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course, it's our garden that is actually nurturing us.” – Jenny Uglow