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Agriculture and Natural Resources offers programs to help sustain the profitability of agriculture while protecting and enhancing the environment. Best management practices for livestock and forage production are presented through educational programs and personal contact.

What We Offer:

  • Forestry and Natural Resources Programs
  • Pesticide Safety Training
  • Soil Testing & Fertilization Recommendations
  • Insect, Disease, & Weed Identification & Control Recommendations
  • Forage Testing
  • On-Farm Visits
  • Publications and Newsletters

4-H Clubs

A list of 4-H clubs offered in Amherst County include:

4-H Commonly Used Forms

4-H Camp Information

PLEASE NOTE:  CAMP REGISTRATION IS ONLINE THIS YEAR!!!

Registration will open March 21 at 8:30 AM

 

The registration fee of $280 covers all meals, lodging, classes, activities, a camp t-shirt, and bus transportation from Amherst County High School to camp on Monday and back to Amherst County High School on Friday.  Spending money (small bills please) will be needed for the Camp Store.

 

First Child:  $280

Second Child:  $275

Third Child: $270

 

You will be notified by email if your child has a spot for camp with directions for payment.  Payment can be made in two installments.  A deposit of $150 must be made within five days of notification that your child has a spot in the camp.  Final payment of $130 will be due no later than May 31.

 

A limited amount of scholarship money will be available for 2024. For more information on how to apply for a 4-H Camp Scholarship, please contact the office at 434-946-9365 or email debbiel23@vt.edu.

 

Space is limited.  First-come, first-served until camp is full.  Spots are determined by time stamp.  Camp fills FAST so don’t delay!

For more information about 4-H in Virginia, visit the Virginia 4-H / Youth page.

Engaging with Communities

Virginia Cooperative Extension specialists in community viability work with Extension agents, campus-based faculty, organizational partners, communities, and individuals to further opportunity and build capacity in five program areas:   

Examples of our work include training county elected officials, educating entrepreneurs, facilitating collaborative projects, supporting the growth of community food systems and local economies, enhancing agent skills and community capacity in facilitation and leadership, conducting problem-driven research, and creating publications and tools that address critical community needs.

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