Virginia Cooperative Extension- Madison County

Virginia Cooperative Extension- Madison County Virginia Cooperative Extension enables people to improve their lives through an educational process and 4:30 p.m.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate i

n this activity, please contact Virginia Cooperative Extension - Madison County at 540-948-6881 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

08/28/2026

🎉 REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🎉
Ladies, it’s time to WISE up! 💪🌾
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Virginia Women in Agriculture WISE Events — Women Increasing Skills & Education!
Join us October 7–9 for three hands-on days of learning, skill-building, and connecting with other women in agriculture.
🐑 Shepherd WISE | October 7
🐄 Cattle WISE | October 8
🚜 Equipment WISE | October 9
From sheep and cattle management to tractors, skid steers, chainsaws, fencing, emergency preparedness, and more—WISE is all about building skills and confidence to tackle whatever the farm throws your way!
🌸 And don’t forget An Evening in Bloom, our special networking dinner following Cattle WISE on October 8!
Space is limited, so don’t wait to register! Invite a friend, fellow producer, daughter, neighbor, or anyone who wants to build practical agricultural skills.
👉 Learn more & register:
https://sites.google.com/view/virginiawomeninagriculture/wia-wise-cattle-equipment
Come learn, laugh, and get your hands dirty with us! 💚

08/19/2026

Sign up for our Quarterly Digital Newsletter:
tinyurl.com/MadisonExtNews

The Madison County Extension Newsletter keeps residents informed about 4-H, ANR & FCS educational opportunities and program updates. We look forward to sharing information that supports learning, growth, and service throughout our county!

Introducing the 4-H In-A-Bag Cooking Program! Youth will create a delicious batch of homemade applesauce while learning ...
08/13/2026

Introducing the 4-H In-A-Bag Cooking Program!

Youth will create a delicious batch of homemade applesauce while learning basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and food preparation techniques. It's a fun, hands-on way to build confidence in the kitchen and enjoy a tasty treat at home!
What is In‑A‑Bag?

In‑A‑Bag is a free, hands‑on cooking kit designed to help youth practice measuring, mixing, kitchen safety, and confidence in the kitchen. This activity is open to youth ages 5–19, and families are welcome to participate together. A Zoom cook‑along will also be offered for those who want to cook alongside us.
Each kit includes nearly everything needed to make a batch of applesauce at home, along with instructions. (A short list of simple household ingredients will be provided.)

📝 Registration Deadline: August 24
https://forms.gle/zE7hSFetQRxEa5PCA
📦 Kit Pickup: Madison County Extension Office
🗓 Pickup Dates: Aug 31 & Sept 1 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📺 Zoom Cook‑Along: September 3 at 6:30 PM

This program is free for Madison County families, with one kit per household while supplies last. See less

Livestock Producers: We have two upcoming educational opportunities that may be of interest.Emergency Drought Management...
07/30/2026

Livestock Producers: We have two upcoming educational opportunities that may be of interest.

Emergency Drought Management Webinar August 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM (Zoom). Learn about drought assistance programs, early weaning strategies, and planning for hay shortages.

Livestock Predator Control & Guardians August 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM Orange County Public Safety Building Learn about livestock guardian animals and predator management strategies from Virginia Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services.

This photo shows five positive nitrate tests from five different forage samples recently submitted through our Nitrate Q...
07/27/2026

This photo shows five positive nitrate tests from five different forage samples recently submitted through our Nitrate Quick Test. Due to the drought conditions and plant stress we've experienced this season, nitrates can accumulate in many forage crops and create a serious risk for livestock. All five samples were also confirmed positive through laboratory analysis by Cumberland Valley Analytical Services.

Before feeding drought-stressed summer annual hay, green chop, sorghum-sudangrass, millet, corn stalks, or other suspect forages, consider having them tested. A simple nitrate test can help identify potential problems and allow you to make informed feeding decisions before animals are exposed.

07/23/2026

Juliet Lamb with her 1579 pound Grand Champion Dairy Beef steer, sold for 5.25 per pound.

Thank you, to James River Equipment 💚🍀

Madison County Fair Goat Show 2026Photo Credit GC Photography Champion Senior Showman – Travis MalloryReserve Champion S...
07/23/2026

Madison County Fair Goat Show 2026

Photo Credit GC Photography

Champion Senior Showman – Travis Mallory
Reserve Champion Senior Showman – Bridgette Wolf

Champion Intermediate Showman – Emma Shifflett

Champion Junior Showman – Shelby Shifflet
Reserve Champion Junior Showman – Nora Gilley

Champion Novice Showman – Khloe Aylor
Reserve Champion Novice Showman – Peyton Zachary

Champion Overall Sheep Showman - Emma Shifflett

Old Timers Showmanship Champion - Ava Hettinger

Champion Bred & Owned Market Goat – Emma Shifflett
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Market Goat – Travis Mallory

Lightweight Market Goat Champion – Daisy Gay
Lightweight Market Goat Reserve Champion – Raigan Collier

Middleweight Market Goat Champion – Emma Shifflett
Middleweight Market Goat Reserve Champion – Khloe Aylor

Heavyweight Market Goat Champion – Travis Mallory
Heavyweight Market Goat Reserve Champion –Travis Mallory

Champion Market Goat – Emma Shifflett
Reserve Champion Market Goat – Khloe Aylor

Champion Bred & Owned Doe – Shelby Shifflett
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Doe – Shelby Shifflett

Champion Commercial Doe – Shelby Shifflett
Reserve Champion Commercial Doe – Peyton Zachary

Champion Registered Doe – Shelby Shifflett
Reserve Champion Registered Doe – Travis Mallory

Supreme Champion Doe - Shelby Shifflett
Reserve Supreme Champion Doe - Shelby Shifflett

07/23/2026

Khloe Aylor and her Reserve Champion market Goat weighing in at 74 pounds, and sold for 47.00 per pound!!

Thank you, to Tatum Farm!!! 💚

07/23/2026

Emma Shifflett and her 75 pound Grand Champion market goat, sold for 17.00 per pound.

Thank you, to Rockingham Cooperative 💚

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