Virginia
List of Sustainability-Focused Extension Programs
Program: Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems
Institution: Virginia Tech and Virginia State University
Category: Land, Food, Water
Range: Virginia statewide
Description: Community, local, and regional food systems are complex and interconnected networks that comprise sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste management to bring about social, economic, and ecological change that benefits all residents. A more community-focused food system must be cultivated and nurtured by local leadership and strong community ties that include a diversity of voices and ideas. This programmatic and educational approach involves collaborations and partnerships to create and catalyze more resilient, vibrant, and just food systems and economies.
Program Offerings: Face-to-face trainings, Website, Information, Webinars
Program: Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program
Institution: Virginia Tech
Category: Land
Range: Virginia statewide
Description: We provide landowners with science based information to help them make sustainable forest management decisions.
Program Offerings: Face-to-face trainings, Website, Information, Online classes
Program: Virginia Big Tree Program
Institution: Virginia Tech
Category: Land
Range: Virginia statewide
Description: The Virginia Big Tree Program began as a 4-H and FFA project in 1970. Today the program is coordinated by the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech. We are a passionate community of tree enthusiasts that includes Virginia Tech faculty and staff, Virginia Cooperative Extension staff, and numerous individual and organizational volunteers from around the state. Our mission is to increase the care and appreciation for all trees – big and small – and educate the Commonwealth about the value of trees and forests.
Program Offerings: Face-to-face trainings, Website, Citizen science
