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10/26/2026

Finished up Introduction to Hydroponic Growing - a 4 class series on growing hydroponically from your home. Due to a temperature issue our lettuce did not mature in time, but that meant our wonderful guests got to take some home to finish out in their own systems!

Thank you Samuels Public Library for hosting us 🥬 🥦 and to Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners for helping along the way! This was a fun one ‼️

10/21/2026

There's no such thing as a "teacup pig," and that mini pig you're eyeing could still top 100 pounds. Listen in on Elizabeth Baldwin, Page County - Virginia Cooperative Extension and myself, Cynthia Fairbanks, do a Mini Livestock 101 with Janet Michael at The Valley Today. This is a down-to-earth conversation about mini pigs, mini cattle, backyard chickens, goats, and what the average homeowner should know before bringing livestock home.

There's no such thing as a "teacup pig," and that mini pig you're eyeing could still top 100 pounds. On this Extension Office Friday, Janet Michael is joined by Virginia Cooperative Extension agents Elizabeth Baldwin (Page County) and Cynthia Fairbanks (Warren County) for a down-to-earth conversatio...

10/12/2026

Come join us at 6pm!!

10/05/2026

Started out week one of Introduction to Hydroponic Growing with 17 participants ‼️

If you missed week 1 - no worries, there’s 3 more weeks! Join me and Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners every Monday in October at Samuels Public Library from 6-7:30pm and come learn about portable hydroponic growing from your home.

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09/25/2026

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Warren County was excited to host the National Director of INDAP, Antonella Pecchenino, yesterday alongside Adin Burwell and Andres Rodriguez.

One of Antonella's points of interest during her trip to the DMV area was agricultural extension services and we showcased all that Virginia Cooperative Extension offers to our local communities. Dan Goerlich, Associate Director of VCE, talked about the VCE model from the statewide level, followed by Northwest District Director, John Thompson, and then 10 Extension Agents across Family and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and 4-H showcased their jobs and contributions to our local communities.

We visited Audley Farm Angus in Berryville, VA after to hear Turner Kobayashi, General Manager of Audley Farm, go over their business model and then go on a quick farm tour. We learned about their community partnerships, their conservation practices including their most recent partnership with Virginia Tech to install a Nitrate-Reducing Bioreactor which reduces nitrates in groundwater and natural springs and got to see their broodmares and weanling foals.

We rounded out the day at Mackintosh Fruit Farm to learn about struggles they have faced due to the late frosts and freezes in Spring 2026 on their Pick-your-Own farm. We got to go on a farm tour and learn about their business model and understand their strong partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Thankful to get to share conversation and showcase VCE!

Photo Credits: Camden Littleton

09/14/2026

🍅 Did you know you can pollinate your tomatoes with an electric toothbrush?? Yes you heard that right, you sure can!

This can also be a tool utilized during your Summer gardening outside and can increase your fruit production!

Interested in learning other tips and tricks about home hydroponics?

Come to: Samuels Public Library October 5-26 and learn all about home hydroponics. Register here: https://samuelslibrary.net

09/09/2026

Interested in hydroponic growing from inside your own household? Come join me and some wonderful EMGs at Samuels Public Library in Front Royal and learn how to grow your own Buttercrunch lettuce!

Learn about Hydroponic Growing with EMGs at Samuels Public Library!

In this four-week course, Extension Agent Cynthia Fairbanks will teach participants how to grow indoors with a portable hydroponic tower.

Register here: https://samuelslibrary.net/

08/17/2026

Hydroponic lettuce and spinach harvest day!! I’d say everyone enjoyed it 😉

We still have tomatoes coming in the next few weeks 🍅

07/12/2026

🪱 A wonderful class. We were able to certify 7 people showing competence of FAMACHA!

06/26/2026

🐐🐑 Thinking about getting sheep or goats? Or already have them and wondering if you're doing it right?

Last week, I sat down with Extension Agents Elizabeth Baldwin (Page County - Virginia Cooperative Extension) and Cynthia Fairbanks (VCE - Warren County) for an eye-opening conversation about small ruminant herd health — and what every sheep and goat owner in the Shenandoah Valley needs to know.

We cover:
✅ Why sheep & goats are becoming a popular entry point into farming
✅ What you MUST have in place BEFORE you bring animals home
✅ The barber pole worm — and why it's a bigger deal than you'd think
✅ The FAMACHA method — a simple, science-backed tool that could save your animals' lives AND your wallet
✅ Details on an upcoming FAMACHA Certification Workshop (July 11th, Warren County Fairgrounds — open to ALL counties!)

Whether you're a seasoned producer or just daydreaming about a couple of goats to replace your lawnmower, this conversation is packed with practical, research-based advice straight from your local Extension office.

🎧 Listen now: https://thevalleytodaypodcast.com/dont-deworm-everything-the-science-behind-famacha-certification

Address

220 N Commerce Avenue Suite 500
Front Royal, VA
22630

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://warren.ext.vt.edu/, https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/warrencountyva4-h

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