The 6th Annual Landowner Retreat has been set for April 25th-27th at Holiday Lake 4-H Center in Appomattox. Only a handful of spots remain open as of this posting. Hurry and register online today or contact Jason Fisher at 434-476-2147 jasonf@vt.edu for more information. landowner retreat spring 2014
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Free Presentation on the History of the Tobacco and the Buyout
Monday, March 31 at 6:00pm
Southside Virginia Community College
Have you ever wondered why tobacco has been such an important part of the Southside economy? Have you heard of the Tobacco Buyout that drastically changed the industry in 2004? If so, have you ever wondered how it impacted the farm families that have raised tobacco for generations?
Join Dr. Dixie Dalton and SVCC in the ag policy class Monday night at 6pm (Room C-2 in Alberta, Room 71 in Keysville, AGR rooms at SWCC and PHCC) for a brief discussion of the buy-out, followed by a Jim Crawford documentary that looks at the impact on our farm families. Bring your popcorn, milk duds, and coke, and join us. All are welcome!
Free Presentation on the New Farm Bill Tonight at SVCC (Alberta & Keysville)
The New Farm Bill: Commodities, Conservation, and Crop Insurance
Tonight from 6:00pm – 7:15pm at the Southside Virginia Community College campuses in Keysville and Alberta, Dr. Jim Pease, Agriculture & Applied Economics Professor at Virginia Tech, will be highlighting what we need to know about the new Farm Bill.
Poultry Farm Energy Efficiency Workshop
Are You a Poultry Farmer Trying to Save Money?
Then come check out the Farm Energy Efficiency Workshop to enhance your poultry operation’s energy efficiency. The program will be held Wednesday, April 2 at the Prince Edward Agricultural Services Building at 100 Dominion Drive in Farmville, VA from 9:00am til 3:00pm. This program is free of charge and lunch will be provided, but please register by March 31 by contacting Arlene Hines at ahines@odec.com or (804) 968-4024.
Register Now for the Southern Piedmont Equine Extravaganza on April 5th
Virginia Cooperative Extension in cooperation with the Virginia Horse Industry Board and the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council will be holding the annual Southern Piedmont Equine Extravaganza on Saturday, April 5th at the Goochland campus of Reynolds Community College. Keynote speakers include Dr. Scott Pleasant and Travis Burns from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Chris Teutsch from the Southern Piedmont AREC. Topics and demonstrations include parasite control, fecal egg counts, shoeing, hoof problems, forages, feed management, and preparing horses for participation in the sport of mounted shooting. See the flyer for more details, hope to see you there! You may email laurab08@vt.edu or rgrosse@vt.edu to request a PDF copy of the flyer.
Grain Sorghum Meeting Rescheduled for April 15th
The Grain Sorghum Grower Meeting that was cancelled on March 3rd due to snow has been rescheduled for April 15th. It will take place at the Southern Piedmont AREC and lunch will be served. Registration is at 9:30 and the event will run from 10-1:30. Please RSVP to Laura Siegle one week in advance for the meal headcount. Call (804) 561-2481 or email laurab08@vt.edu. Contact us for a copy of the 2013 variety data.
Sorghum Production Meeting CANCELLED
Due to the potential for dangerous travel weather tomorrow for our speakers and attendees, our Grain Sorghum Growers Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, at 10:00 at the Southern Piedmont AREC will be CANCELLED. We will keep you posted if we are able to reschedule, but in the meantime, don’t forget to attend the upcoming Wheat and Soybean Meeting on March 12th in Dundas. Call (434) 738-6191 ext. 4371 to register.
Please call or email Laura at laurab08@vt.edu or 804-313-5396 if you have questions.
Farm Transition Workshops: Overview of Farm Transition
Farm Transition Workshops in Southside
Blackstone, Rocky Mount, & Halifax
One day event
THIS WEDNESDAY Feb. 19 – Southern Piedmont AREC in Blackstone
8:30am – 3:30pm
One day event
Saturday, February 22, 2014 in Rocky Mount, VA
From 8:30am – 3:30pm
Farm Transition flyer February 22 2014 Rocky Mount VA
Two-day event
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 & Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in Halifax (specific location to be determined)
From 10:00am – 3:30pm
Farmer’s Market Interest Meeting
The South Hill Farmer’s Market is holding an interest meeting next Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 6:00pm at the South Hill Town Hall. If you are interested in growing for a farmer’s market but aren’t sure which products are needed, want to learn more about how to display your products or work with customers, or information on rules and regulations for vendors, come check it out.
Last Private Pesticide Recertification Tonight
Just a reminder that if your private pesticide license expired in December of 2013, you have a grace period in which you may recertified and not have to retake the test. (However, you CANNOT purchase RU pesticides after December 31).
Tonight, February 11, 2014 is the last local pesticide recertification of which I am currently aware, so if you need recertification, then please be sure to attend tonight’s meeting at the Southside Virginia Community College Workforce Building in Keysville, VA from 6-9pm.