The Roanoke 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 Roanoke improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
3738 Brambleton Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24018-3639
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (540) 772-7524
Fax: (540) 776-7136
Farming On A Few Acres
Do you have small acreage, 15 acres or less? Are you interested in learning about agricultural options for that land? Then join us for a series of five consecutive Monday nights targeted at individuals who have small acreage and are interested in land-based business opportunities. Topics include economics and marketing; goats, sheep, and poultry; greenhouse and nursery crops; vegetable production; and non-timber forest products. $10 per person for the 5-night series.
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.
Planning for Baby
Welcoming a new baby can test a family's finances. Check out the Planning for Baby series of publications for helpful tips on finances along with some safety issues.