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
Contact Us
Goochland Summer Camp 2012
4-H Summer Camp 2012! July 2-6th, 2012 Celebrate the Stars and Stripes!!
Camp is an opportunity to make new friends, learn and have fun in a safe environment. Each day will be a new adventure! Along the way learn a few survival skills like fishing and outdoor cooking. And for evening fun there’s a karaoke pool party, and of course, singing around the campfire. Campers select their own classes, including archery, canoeing, swimming, air rifle, crafts, fishing, outdoor cooking and more! Don’t let your child miss out on the fun and lasting memories!
Old Enough? Too Old?
Junior Camp is open to all youth 9-13 (at least 9 years old by September 30, 2012) Youth whose 13th birthday is after 1-1-12 but before October 1, 2012 may enroll as a camper or a Counselor in Training. Youth 13 (as of 1-1-12) must apply to attend as a Counselor in Training. This introductory program is designed for young teens interested in leadership training. Limited to five youth from each county. For details contact Cathy Howland, 4-H Agent in Powhatan, (804) 598-5640.
For additional information please call Jocelyn Dailey at 804-556-5873 or jddailey@vt.edu.
Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Class 2012
The Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Class for January 2012 is full. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, information will be available around August 2012 for the 2013 class.
Visit www.GPMGA.org for more information.
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.
Shaping Extension's Future Website
Learn how Virginia Cooperative Extension is making a difference in the lives of Virginians across the commonwealth at future.ext.vt.edu. This site includes stories about our programs, regular messages from our director, answers to frequently asked questions, and the ability for you to comment and ask questions. Come share your personal stories and ideas for shaping Extension’s future.
Master Naturalist Program
Come join fellow residents that are curious about nature, enjoy the outdoors, and want to contribute to resource management and conservation in Virginia.
Click here for the link to the Virginia Master Naturalists' website.