The Frederick 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 Frederick 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.
107 N. Kent Street
2nd Floor
Winchester, VA 22601
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (540) 665-5699
Fax: (540) 722-8380
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THE VEGETARIAN WAY
Virginia Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Clarke County Library, presents EXTENSION WISE - a free community program to enhance your life!
DATE & TIME: February 16, 2012 - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
PLACE: "The Barns of Rose Hill"
PRESENTER: Karen Ridings, M.S., RD, Frederick County Extension Family & Consumer Science Agent
THE VEGETARIAN WAY"
Adding alternative sources of protein in your diet may help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, as well as blood pressure. Learn about the basics of a vegetarian diet and sample some delicious high protein substitutes.
2012 ServSafe Classes
Click one of the following links to register for upcoming ServSafe Classes:
To register on-line for the February 20, 2012 class, click this link: https://apps.cals.vt.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ServSafe.woa/wa/register?classId=2281
To register on-line for the March 26, 2012 class, click this link: https://apps.cals.vt.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ServSafe.woa/wa/register?classId=2282
PEST-MANAGEMENT
Stink Bugs: What to do!
Is your property being invaded by a little brown critter known as a “Stink Bug”?
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs are back in force this September in Frederick County.
This time of year, this Asian species is seeking a “wintering” place. Frederick County Extension Agency can provide information for managing this pest.
Here are some helpful tips:
Laura Shifflett, our Horticultural Associate recommends using a Pyrithrium based insecticide. Carefully follow the directions on the label and please note it is toxic to honey bees and aquatics.
Home Remedies: Make sure your window and doors are caulked properly and no holes in your screens. Use two-sided tape around doors and any area where they are congregating. Sticky yellow fly traps are also an attraction for them. Mixing dish soap with water in a spray bottle or a pail of water they can be scooped in also will help get rid of them. Remember not to crush them, as the scent they release will draw more bugs to the area.
For information please call Frederick County Extension Office at 540-665-5699.
Supporting Families in Frederick County
We are here to provide information and education on nutrition, food preparation, wellness, finance, parenting and child development to keep families healthy and strong. Contact Karen Ridings, FCS agent if you have a question or need for information on a topic important to your family at (540)665-5699.