The Goochland 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 Goochland 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.
1876 Sandy Hook Rd
P.O. Box 20
Goochland, VA 23063
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (804) 556-5841
Fax: (804) 556-3144
Goochland 4-H Clubs
| 4-H Club Information |
Goochland 4-H Shooting Education Club : Ages 9-18 This club focuses on teaching responsible handling of any firearm, including safety, cleaning and proper storage. The youth will have a chance to compete in several 4-H sponsored shooting events throughout the year. The club is lead by qualified, trained instructors in archery, rifle and shotgun. Please contact Jocelyn Dailey at 556-5873 if you are interested in joining this club. 4-H Home Economics Club: Ages 9-19 Come join this 4-H club as we explore different aspects of home economics such as sewing, cooking, arts and crafts and much more. Cloverbuds: Ages 5-8 Cloverbuds learn about the world around them. Join us as we look and learn about the plants,insects and animals in our own backyards. Animal Science Club: Ages 9-19 You dont have to own livestock to learn about showing and basic care giving techniques. Join us if you want to learn more about large and small livestock in Virginia. Thunderhooves: Ages 9-19 Our very own horse club. Horsemanship and equine education. Test your knowledge with a Hippology test. Junior Summer Camp: For a fee you can join us at Jamestown 4-H Educational Center and Camp. A week long summer camp, Jamestown offers canoeing, riflery, crafts and much more. More information about summer camp 2010 will be available after the first of the year. For Additional information contact Jocelyn Dailey at 804-556-5873 or jddailey@vt.edu. |
| Come Join the Fun... 4-H Is for Everyone!!! |
Goochland Leadership Enterprise
GLE History
Good and effective leadership is not limited to those in positions of authority, nor is it limited to any one race, culture or economic status. In order to reap the benefits of the varied backgrounds of the citizens of Goochland, the County should introduce a leadership development program. It should be a partnership between local government and various organizations throughout the county (i.e. Cooperative Extension, Chamber of Commerce, NAACP, civic organizations, citizens organizations, etc.). The purpose would be the following:
1. Identify potential leaders throughout the County.
2. Help to cultivate the leadership skills of citizens.
3. Encourage potential leaders to take a more active role in the County.
4. Educate participants about the opportunities and problems in Goochland.
5. Bring current and potential leaders in contact to encourage discussion and debate.
6. Develop a spirit of cooperation to benefit the County as a whole.
Strategic Planning Sessions Scheduled
Join us for a public dialogue on community needs and the future focus of Extension. Sessions are being held across the state. Register today for the one nearest you. Strategic planning public meeting schedule.