Botetourt County 4-H

Botetourt County 4-H Botetourt County 4-H is open to all youth ages 9 - 19. We offer programming opportunities to elementary, middle, and high school students.

With a motto of "To Make The Best Better", and a "Learn By Doing" attitude 4-H offers leadership and life skills development through hands-on activities in a multitude of project disciplines. Currently, Botetourt County 4-H has a variety of active community/special interest clubs, as well as an active presence in our county's public schools. For information on our clubs or in-school programs, please feel free to contact us.

08/12/2026

Happy first day of school to our friends at Botetourt County Public Schools and all of our 4-H members!

We can't wait to start working with students in the classroom again in September!!

BREAKING NEWS! Save the date for 4-H Camp 2027!!!!W. E. Skelton 4H Educational Conference Center at SML
08/10/2026

BREAKING NEWS! Save the date for 4-H Camp 2027!!!!

W. E. Skelton 4H Educational Conference Center at SML

We’re all set up and ready to go at the Botetourt County Fair!Come see us from 9-4!!
08/01/2026

We’re all set up and ready to go at the Botetourt County Fair!

Come see us from 9-4!!

The 2026 Botetourt County Fair kicks off this evening at 5:30 PM (until 9:00 PM) at the Buchanan Town Park. There will b...
07/31/2026

The 2026 Botetourt County Fair kicks off this evening at 5:30 PM (until 9:00 PM) at the Buchanan Town Park. There will be activities available, and several 4-H members will be exhibiting their poultry projects.

The fair resumes tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM with a full schedule of events, including livestock shows occurring throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to see our Botetourt 4-H Livestock Club in action!

While you're there, be sure to stop by and see our 4-H displays and exhibits located at "R" on the fair map. We will have activities, giveaway items, and multiple club displays.

You can visit botetourtcountyfair.com for the schedule and more information!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Here is some great information about the Spotted Lantern Fly and how to report sightings. Be sure to follow the Virginia...
07/31/2026

Here is some great information about the Spotted Lantern Fly and how to report sightings.

Be sure to follow the Virginia Cooperative Extension - Botetourt County page for information on this and other topics.

We’d like to extend a CONGRATULATIONS to Drew Whitson, for being tapped as a Virginia 4-H All Star this past weekend!Dre...
07/20/2026

We’d like to extend a CONGRATULATIONS to Drew Whitson, for being tapped as a Virginia 4-H All Star this past weekend!

Drew has been a dedicated member of the Botetourt 4-Honey Club for many years. She has served in several leadership positions and given countless presentations on the importance of honey bees.

Additionally, she is an incredible mentor and role model for our young and upcoming beekeepers! Congratulations, Drew, we are so proud of you!

Need lunch/dinner plans today? A portion of sales will benefit the Botetourt 4-Honey Club!
07/06/2026

Need lunch/dinner plans today? A portion of sales will benefit the Botetourt 4-Honey Club!

This is exciting news! Welcome to Botetourt, Lara!!!
07/01/2026

This is exciting news! Welcome to Botetourt, Lara!!!

BREAKING NEWS! Please join us in welcoming our new Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Ms. Lara Edwards, to the VCE-Botetourt Office!

A native of Craig County, Lara joins Virginia Cooperative Extension from the Montgomery County Public School System, where she served as an Agriculture Science teacher. She is no stranger to VCE, having previously served as a 4-H Extension Agent for the City of Suffolk.

We are excited to have Lara join our team, and she’s already hitting the ground running. Lara can be reached at the Botetourt Extension Office at 540-928-3210 or by email at [email protected].

Welcome to Botetourt, Lara!

This just in… here’s the video link from our week of 4-H Camp!https://vimeo.com/1202806624/c77776e768?fl=ip&fe=ec
06/24/2026

This just in… here’s the video link from our week of 4-H Camp!

https://vimeo.com/1202806624/c77776e768?fl=ip&fe=ec

This is "BOTETOURT/ MONTGOMERY" by W.E. Skelton 4-H Center on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/23/2026

Attention 4-H Camp families: We have compiled lost and found items from our check out last week, and will have those at our office until 5:00 PM this Friday, June 26th.

We have several pillows and a few other items, including a pair of shoes. If you feel that your camper is missing some of their luggage, please call our office at 540-928-3210.

Thanks!

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9 West Main Street, PO Box 217
Fincastle, VA
24090

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