The Carroll County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.
Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Carroll County improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
205 Oak Street, Suite 102
Hilllsville, VA, VA 24343
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (276) 730-3110
Fax: (276) 730-3115
Twin County Canning Club
With today's economy there is more and more interest in canning and processing food to save money on groceries. Grayson and Carroll County Extension offices are co-sponsoring a canning club. There is no fee to join! Just a great way to stay active, and share a lost craft! This club is open to anyone regardless of experience! If you are interested, please call Erin Kvach at 773-2491.
ServSafe Classes for 2009
Serving Safe Food: Employee Food Safety Training Program Schedule
The Serving Safe Food program enhances employee understanding of food safety's major principles, including handling food through receiving, storing, and preparing and serving. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Power Kids Camp 2009
Power Kids Camp
Power Kids Camp helps youth achieve goals through fitness. Participants will use knowledge to link fitness and nutrition together and will have an understanding of what behaviors put them at risk for certain diseases. Campers will receive a t-shirt, pedometer, water bottle, lunch, snacks and awards. Any child entering into the 3rd or 4th grade is eligible to attend. The camp is July 15-17, 2009. The first 20 registrations with payment will be accepted and the camp is only $5.00 for all three days. Fill out the registration form below if you are interested.
Pressure Canner Testing
There will be a pressure canning lid clinic to be held on Friday, June 12th from 10 am until 1 pm at the Carroll County Farm Bureau Office, located at 305 South Main Street in Hillsville. This program is co-sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and Carroll Co. Farm Bureau Women's Committee and is free of charge. If you haven't had your canner lid tested lately bring it by the Farm Bureau Office to make sure your gauge is accurate.