If you have hay to sell or are looking to buy hay, check out the VDACS Hay Clearing House at vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/hay.pdf. #VirginiaGrown #VirginiaHay #VirginiaCattle

It's common to give and receive potted poinsettias in the winter months, but how you can you best care for them to ensure they last throughout the season? Our #VCEPub offers guidance to keep this warmth-loving plant happy and blooming! ➡️ brnw.ch/poinsettia

“I recommend throwing out the adage of a New Year's resolution,” says Samantha Harden, a Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist. “Resolutions, as we think of them today, are designed to fail.” Read her recommendations for making realistic and lasting changes ➡️ brnw.ch/21wPp1T

Excess nitrogen can harm the environment and our health. Finding ways to balance its use is key to safeguarding natural resources while supporting our food and energy needs. Read our #VCEPub to learn more about nitrogen management ➡️ brnw.ch/vcen

“Easy Keepers” are horses that will maintain or gain weight under conditions where other horses will lose weight. These horses can become obese, which leads to many health problems. 🐴 Read our #VCEPub to learn how to keep your "easy keepers" healthy ➡️ brnw.ch/ekvce

Looking to make wiser financial decisions in 2025? Erin Cox, an associate Extension specialist for Family and Community Economics, has advice to help reduce debt & make positive personal finance changes. 💸 Read more & find additional resources here ➡️ brnw.ch/21wPwWP

We had a great time last weekend at Cattle and Equipment WISE! WISE stands for Women Increasing Skills and Education, and these programs achieves just that by empowering women in agriculture through hands-on experiences. Thank you to all who helped make this program a success!

The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture enrolled 1,300 farms on 202,000 acres in its first year. Funded by an $80M Dept. of Agriculture grant, the program helps producers adopt sustainable practices. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/calscsa

Seven Virginians earned the FFA’s highest honors for their longstanding contributions to agricultural education at the 97th National FFA Organization Convention & Expo, held in Indianapolis, Oct. 23-26. Congratulations to the awardees! Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/ffana

Cold temps and icy conditions may make spring feel far away, but for those planning a vegetable garden, it's just around the corner! ❄️🌱 Are you planning starts seeds this year? Check out our #VCEPub to learn the best tips and tricks on the subject! ➡️ brnw.ch/vceseeds

The Virginia Cooperative Extension community is deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Jim Johnson. Please read about Jim Johnson's incredible contributions to VCE and find more information and resources here ➡️ brnw.ch/21wPTmN

Happy #NationalMilkDay! 🥛 Tomorrow, we celebrate the first delivery of milk in sterilized glass bottles. Did you know milk is Virginia’s 4th largest commodity? In 2022, our farmers produced over 1.4 BILLION pounds! #GotMilk @Dairy_Alliance

Are you a #Virginia forest landowner ready to learn more about your woods? Register for the Woods and Wildlife conference! 🌳 In partnership with VirginiaForestOwners & Virginia Tech CNRE, we're hosting two conferences on Feb. 22 in Blacksburg & Culpepper, VA. Learn more ➡️ brnw.ch/lwwc

The Signal Knob Middle Virginia FFA chapter was named the 2024 National Middle School Model of Excellence winner during the 2024 National FFA Convention & Expo. 🎉💙💛 Read more about how this chapter embodies the FFA motto, "Living to Serve." ➡️ brnw.ch/skmsffa

Protect your flock with biosecurity! 🐓🛡️ ✅ Keep coops clean ✅ Limit wild bird contact ✅ Wash hands. Full guide: ow.ly/M5yV50UEyT3 #BackyardPoultry #BiosecurityMatters #VirginiaGrown

Advancing the well-being of all Virginians means tackling health challenges where they start - in our communities. Through educational programs, we address the multifaceted factors that shape health outcomes. 🌱💪❤️ Read our #VCEPub to learn more ➡️ brnw.ch/vceawb

Agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry and forestry is the third leading. Combined, they have over $1bn in economic impact. That’s why efforts to help our farmers rebuild after Hurricane Helene are crucial. Learn more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wQ21P

The 2025 Beef Cattle Health Conference is happening tomorrow, January 18th. Conference registrants will gather in Blacksburg to hear from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech CALS, VCE, and guest speakers to learn best practices for managing healthy beef cattle. We can't wait to see you there!

Snow along with a possible wintry mix of freezing rain is headed our way. As crews work to pretreat roads, motorists should give them extra space. Drivers should plan to travel around the weather & stay off the roads once the storm arrives. Read more: bit.ly/4aS6iuI

Virginia farmers play a vital role in protecting our land and waterways. Let us know the steps you're taking in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed with the Agricultural Best Management Practices survey. ⤵️ news.vt.edu/articles/2025/…