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
The Woods in Your Backyard
Learn to create and enhance natural areas around your home!
Register now to attend: The Woods in Your Backyard
Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 6 - 8:30 pm at Powhatan Public Library
Click the link below for brochure and registration details!
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 4-H Beekeeping Club
New 4-H Beekeeping Club
Are you interested in learning more about bees and where and how honey is made? If you are between the ages of 9 and 18 then this club is for you, click here for more information.
February and April 2012 ServSafe Classes
Click here for ServSafe Registration form
To register on-line for February 27 & March 5, 2012 class click this link https://apps.cals.vt.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ServSafe.woa/wa/register?classId=2061
To register on-line for April 16 & April 23, 2012 class click this link https://apps.cals.vt.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ServSafe.woa/wa/register?classId=2081
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.