The Henry County/Martinsville 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 Henry County/Martinsville improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
3300 Kings Mountain Road
Room 102
Martinsville, VA 24112
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (276) 634-4650
Fax: (276) 638-8901
You're Invited -- Conversations on Poverty
On Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Virginians will have a unique opportunity to pitch their solutions for reducing poverty in their localities and statewide. In one of the largest-ever, simultaneous conversations devoted to the issue of poverty reduction, attendees are encouraged to recommend specific strategies for the Commonwealth’s Poverty Reduction Taskforce and local and state officials to consider. For more information: www.hhr.virginia.gov/povertysummit/
Safety First when Working with Compact Tractors
Lawn and turf maintenance is easier because of modern compact tractors, but carelessness can cause trouble. Learn more in Safe Operation of Compact Tractors.
Discover Virginia's 4-H Centers
It's summertime and thousands of youth are heading to camp. Check out one of Virginia's 4-H Educational Centers to see what is happening in your area. Along with youth programs, they also offer education and facilities use for adults, seniors, and community groups.