Virginia Cooperative Extension Brunswick County

02/24/2026

Are you thinking about growing grain sorghum? This webinar might be of interest to you!

02/18/2026

Today is Giving Day for VCE. You can give to Virginia Cooperative Extension Brunswick County through this Giving Day Link

Feb. 18-19, 2026

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

What’s in Your Water? 💧�
Using a well, spring, or cistern for your drinking water? Take charge of your water quality! Virginia Cooperative Extension offers affordable water testing clinics across the state through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program.
$70/sample kit (subsidized kits may be available)�
Tests for: Coliform bacteria, E. coli, lead, copper, arsenic, hardness, pH, nitrate, sulfate, fluoride, and more!
Upcoming Clinic in Brunswick County:�
Kit Pick-Up: March 5 & 12, 100-A To***co Street, Room 102, Lawrenceville, VA | Drop-Off: March 18, 7:00–9:00 AM, 100-A To***co Street, Room 102, Lawrenceville, VA�
Registration for your kit online: https://tinyurl.com/VAHWQP-BR

12/24/2025

The Brunswick County Extension Office will be closed December 24, 2025 to January 1, 2026. We will return at 8:30 am on January 2, 2026.

Happy Holidays.

12/18/2025

Sheep producers across the Mid-Atlantic are invited to join Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents and Specialists for an engaging 6-part educational series designed to strengthen sheep production and management skills. Flock Foundations: A Master Shepherd series will be held on zoom on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm EST from January 6th to February 10th. Topics include getting started with sheep, handling and facilities, flock health, reproduction, marketing and forages. Participants can hope to gain practical strategies to improve their current or newly established sheep operations, connect with experts and fellow producers and plan on attending future spring field days across Virginia to enhance their online learning experience. Registration and course Fee of $30 is due by January 2nd. Registration and payment information is available online at https://tinyurl.com/FlockFoundations2026 or by calling Kari Sponaugle at the VCE Highland office at 540 468 2225.

10/24/2025

We are blown away by registration! We currently have 67 registered for this program from 31 counties in Virginia and additional participants from NC and TN coming! We still have some room if you are interested! We are super excited for these BQA Kits that participants in Cattle WISE will be getting! These kits are made possible by grant funds from the Virginia Cattle Industry Board!
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/2025CEWISE
One Day- $50
Dinner- $30
Two Days & Dinner- $120
*Scholarships Available Based on Need

10/21/2025

PRESS RELEASE: DWR ASKING PUBLIC TO REPORT AFTER INCREASE IN SUSPECTED CASES OF AVIAN INFLUENZA

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has recently received reports of groups of dead black vultures across the state including several counties in Southwest Virginia. Preliminary testing indicates that the likely cause is H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Although disease activity is currently centered in black vultures, with migration season beginning, it is likely there will be mortalities in other bird species as well.

DWR asks that if you observe any of the following, please notify the Department by calling the Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline at 1-855-571-9003 or emailing [email protected].

💔 Five or more dead vultures, waterfowl, shorebirds, or seabirds in the same area within five days
💔 Sick or dead eagles, hawks, owls, or turkeys, excluding ones found on the road
💔 Ten or more dead wild birds of any species in the same area within five days

The public is advised to avoid picking up or handling sick or dead wild birds. If you must dispose of a dead bird on your property, wear rubber gloves and other personal protective equipment, such as a mask and eye protection. Dead birds should be buried or double bagged and disposed of in a secured outdoor trash can or landfill. After disposing of the carcass, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and disinfect clothing, and shoes. If you are frequently in contact with poultry, including backyard flocks, or other domesticated birds, you are encouraged to have separate clothing and shoes for use in the areas where you keep those birds. In addition, keep flocks away from vultures and ponds or similar bodies of water that are also accessible to wild waterfowl. Taking these precautions will help reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

If you develop any flu-like symptoms after handling wild birds (fever, body aches, red or itchy eyes, etc.), contact your state or local health department.

Find more info on Avian Influenza at the link in the comments.

09/30/2025

Don't wait.... join the crowd!
41 individuals from 22 counties in VA and 3 states have already registered to attend the 2025 Cattle and Equipment WISE program to be held in Abingdon, VA on November 7 & 8!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/p1mjoTHwXptM2YcHA