SWVA Food Safety Extension

05/05/2026

04/09/2026

Grayson Ag Breakfast is returning on 4/15/26! Are you a Grayson grower, producer, work in the agriculture industry, or support Grayson County agriculture? Call 276-773-2491 by 4/13/26 to reserve your spot.

03/21/2026

Canning season is coming up! Bring your dial gauge canner by the Vendor Market at the GATE Center Facility today, Saturday, March 21, to be inspected and tested for accuracy.

03/18/2026

Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer one apple tree grafting class this spring. The class will be Thursday, April 9, at Matthews State Forest shop behind the Department of Forestry office building at 106 Matthews Lane, Galax, VA 24333. The class will begin at 6:30 PM. A $20 fee will be charged to cover materials, and each participant will take home trees they have grafted. Popular local and heirloom varieties will be available. We ask that you register ahead by calling Grayson Extension office at 276-773-2491. The class is open to the public, but enrollment is limited.

03/12/2026

Updated price and range for participants for this week! Email [email protected] for a sign up form or any questions, or call us at 276-676-6180.

03/12/2026

Are you a college student looking for real-world experience in agriculture, nutrition, environmental science, 4-H, and more? Explore opportunities across Virginia Cooperative Extension's Summer Internship Program and apply today ➡️ https://ext.vt.edu/internship.html

03/12/2026

THE COUNTDOWN TO CAMP IS ON!🍀⛺

Grayson County 4-H is headed to camp on June 22-26, 2026 at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Abingdon, VA!

Campers ages 9-13 will enjoy a wide variety of activities like animal care, archery, kayaking, swimming, ropes courses, crafts, wacky science, outdoor adventures, and even a campfire! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and experience the outdoors.

What's included? 4 nights of lodging at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center, 12 meals, transportation from Grayson to Abingdon, snacks, a camp photo, and a camp t-shirt.

Cost: $175 ($50 deposit fee to hold spot). Financial assistance may be available.

To register your child, please fill out the the online registration form (https://forms.gle/iFQfyi61TQTseHeh8) OR fill out the paper pre-registration form that has been handed out at Grayson County Elementary Schools and mail the form to or stop by the Grayson County Extension Office (122 Davis St. Independence, VA, Suite 1).

For registration information or questions, call Abbie Clay (Grayson County 4-H Agent) at 276-773-2491 or email [email protected].

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12/15/2023

Let us help take some of the stress away for the Holiday. Please remember to Like, Share, and Comment. If you are interested in something not listed, like cheeseballs, veggie trays, chicken strips just give me a call and we can work that out! 276-621-4406 or Message me here!