Virginia Cooperative Extension Upcoming Programs and Training

Virginia Cooperative Extension Upcoming Programs and Training

Virginia Cooperative Extension helps people put scientific knowledge to work through learning experiences that improve economic, environmental and social well-being. In the coming weeks, their 4-H’ers will be at the Manassas Farmer’s Market showing off their entrepreneurial skills and at the Prince William County Fair for 4-H Family Fun Night. In addition, adults can learn more about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer at an upcoming information session.

Support Prince William 4-H Young Entrepreneurs at Their Second Market Day

Thirteen young business professionals worked through a series of workshops to create a business, budget, marketing and product. They are testing their entrepreneurial skills each month at the Manassas Farmer's Market. Our Prince William 4-H’ers have taken their talents to a new level by interviewing other businesses and learning how to turn their talents, hobbies and interests into sales. We’re so proud of their success at their first Market Day and can’t wait to see how they’ve grown. A special thank you to the Manassas Farmer’s Market for their support with booth space. Please visit us at the Manassas Farmer’s Market on Saturday, August 6 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Join Us for 4-H Family Fun Night at the Prince William County Fair

Prince William 4-H is hosting our first 4-H Family Fun Night on Wednesday, August 17 at 5 p.m. at the Fair Show Barn. Prince William 4-H youth leaders, volunteers and staff are hosting family friendly games and activities to share the fun of 4-H. Prince William 4-H also hosts youth activities in the 4-H Children’s Barn and 4-H Agriculture Barn throughout the Fair week, as well as an exciting morning camp for our youngest 4-H’ers. This year’s theme is “Branch out with 4-H.” We hope to see you at the Fair!

2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Training

Virginia Cooperative Extension Prince William is gearing up for the 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Training class. We will be hosting information sessions on August 23 (Sudley North, McCoy Conference Room) and August 25 (Development Services Building), at 6:30 p.m. These sessions are designed to give an overview of the course content and volunteer expectations. After application, interviews, background checks and reference checks, candidates are chosen. Classes start September 8 and run through early December on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and four Saturdays. To sign up for one information session, register at bit.ly/mastergardenerssummer2022 Classes cover research-based information for lawn, landscape, water quality, plant pathology, weeds, pruning and many more topics. Read more about the local Extension Master Gardener program at bit.ly/mastergardenervolunteers.