King George Virginia Cooperative Extension

10/06/2026

Grow your knowledge and dive into the latest insights on sustainable farming, conservation, and natural resources with the Caroline and King George Counties Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Newsletter. See the link below to check out the October issue and sign up for future issues.
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10/05/2026

It takes a village, and we are building ours right here. Whether you are raising a toddler, navigating the teen years, or caregiving for a loved one, you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for a welcoming, casual space to share experiences, trade advice, and connect with others who truly understand the daily joys and challenges of caregiving. Pre-registration is required for all programs.
To register call (540) 775-3062
or contact Pegi Wright at
[email protected]

09/28/2026

This follow-on class to "growing Dahlias" will focus on what to do when the plant has bloomed (harvesting, conditioning and arranging), overwintering dahlias (digging, tuber division, storage and no-dig method), "waking up" your tubers, soil prep and more!! The free class includes your tour and a real time discussion of this early fall's favorite flower!

Registration is required. Please call 54-775-3062 to register

09/14/2026

Join the Central Rappahannock Area Extension Master Gardeners to learn more about the Spotted Lanternfly and the Tree of Heaven.

The speaker for this session is Barbara Bailey. She is the EMG Coordinator in the Loudoun County VCE office and will be providing up to date information on spotted lanternfly and tree of heaven. This meeting is open to the public.

This meeting will be held on-line only via Zoom.
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84127456832

09/04/2026

Need Virginia Pesticide Recertification Credits? Register for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (MAC-ISA) Annual Meeting & Trade Show on October 5-6, 2026, in Fredericksburg, VA! Virginia Pesticide Recertification Credits available for Categories 2, 3-A, 6, 10, and 60
Learn more and register: https://www.mac-isa.org/events/annual-meeting

🌳 Need Virginia Pesticide Recertification Credits? 🌳

Join the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (MAC-ISA) Annual Meeting & Trade Show on October 5-6, 2026, in Fredericksburg, VA!

✅ Virginia Pesticide Recertification Credits available for Categories 2, 3-A, 6, 10, and 60
✅ Up to 11 CEUs available for ISA, TCIA, MD LTE, and SAF
✅ Two full days of arboriculture education, networking, and industry exhibits

Whether you're looking to maintain your pesticide certification, earn arboriculture CEUs, or both, this event offers valuable education all in one place.

Learn more and register: https://www.mac-isa.org/events/annual-meeting

09/02/2026

Due to sudden thunderstorms, this event has been moved to 9am at the Opp Shop on Tuesday, September 8th! We appreciate your understanding.

We'll be handing out free fall vegetable seedlings (Kale, Cabbage, Lettuce) at The Opp Shop tomorrow at 5pm! Stop by to get a jump on your fall garden and keep the fresh veggies rolling!

09/02/2026

Exhibitor Registration at the 4-H County Fair will be closing soon! Call (540) 775-3062 if you have questions or need help registering.

Exhibitor Registration (youth and adult) can be found here: https://king-george.ext.vt.edu/programs/4h-county-fair.html

09/01/2026

We'll be handing out free fall vegetable seedlings (Kale, Cabbage, Lettuce) at The Opp Shop tomorrow at 5pm! Stop by to get a jump on your fall garden and keep the fresh veggies rolling!