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Virginia Cooperative Extension outlines local programs and volunteer support for Powhatan farms and schools
Summary
Virginia Cooperative Extension staff described education, research and extension programs in Powhatan County, highlighted volunteer contributions and local farm partnerships, and asked the county to consider support for a full-time family and consumer sciences agent.
Kathy Howland, unit coordinator and 4-H extension agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension, presented the office’s programs to the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors on May 19, 2025, describing local education, research and extension services for farmers, youth and residents.
Howland said the office’s work is grounded in Virginia Tech and Virginia State University research and includes soil and hay testing, a growing well water testing program, Master Gardener volunteer work and youth 4-H activities. “We have publications, fact sheets that we send out all the time to residents that are calling with questions,” she said.
The presentation emphasized volunteer capacity and local partnerships. Howland said Master Gardeners and 4-H…
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