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Northern Neck Master Gardeners protect local shorelines , articleNorthern Neck Master Gardeners have worked closely with partners at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and county governments to build the Shoreline Evaluation Program, an educational outreach effort that has provided hundreds of property owners with recommendations for improving upland stormwater management, pollutant and sediment runoff, and shoreline erosion.
Date: Jun 29, 2020 -
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COVID-19 research projects propelled by Rapid Response Seed Fund , articleTo support COVID-related research and provide immediate support for Virginia Tech researchers, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation collaborated with Virginia Tech institutes and colleges to establish a COVID-19 Rapid Response Seed Fund. As a result, nine projects were selected for funding.
Date: Jun 26, 2020 -
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Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, receives distinguished leadership award , articleJones is the first member of Virginia Cooperative Extension to receive the award since its inception in 2008.
Date: Jun 26, 2020 -
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In memoriam: Jack Marshall Tyree, former director of Virginia 4-H , articleTyree, of Louisville, Kentucky, age 104, former director of Virginia 4-H, passed away peacefully in his home on May 27, 2020.
Date: Jun 26, 2020 -
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Extension agents work with livestock managers to protect water systems in the Shenandoah Valley – and in turn the Chesapeake Bay , articleThe agents help managers adopt stream-exclusion practices in addition to cost-share programs administered by local Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the National Resources Conservation Service.
Date: Jun 24, 2020 -
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Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center provides home gardening practices to help preserve the Chesapeake Bay , articleVirginia residents can improve water quality and protect the Chesapeake Bay, one new behavior at a time.
Date: Jun 24, 2020 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension assists with digital divide educational challenges , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Family Nutrition Program are utilizing a tried and true method of communication to educate and assist members of the community: the telephone.
Date: Jun 23, 2020 -
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Joseph Hunnings honored with emeritus status , articleThe director of planning and reporting, professional development, and civil rights compliance in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech has been conferred the title of director emeritus by the Board of Visitors.
Date: Jun 22, 2020 -
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Eastern Shore farmers, Virginia Tech researchers, and Virginia Cooperative Extension agents partner to protect Chesapeake Bay , articleIn this installment of a stream of stories on how the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is protecting water around the world, we go to the Eastern Shore to see how agents with Virginia Cooperative Extension assist farmers to practice good conservation efforts.
Date: Jun 22, 2020 -
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4-H continues renowned learning opportunities in digital environment , articleWhile COVID-19 has changed how 4-H has traditionally delivered rich learning experiences, young people are still learning by doing through a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H’s philosophy of youth development.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2020 promotions, tenure, continued appointments , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 2 meeting.
Date: Jun 02, 2020 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension goes digital, explores new pathways for content delivery , articleThough COVID-19 has halted many of the in-person events that Virginia Cooperative Extension has historically held, it hasn’t slowed Extension agents, specialists, and administrators who have brought many of the in-person experiences online, which has resulted in some unique and useful educational opportunities.
Date: May 28, 2020 -
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Petersburg Healthy Options Partnerships pivots to serve the community during pandemic , articleFunded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention High Obesity Program, the Petersburg Healthy Options Partnerships project and community partners in the City of Petersburg have coordinated efforts to feed families and improve access to healthy food in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: May 27, 2020 -
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Extension Master Gardeners meet demand for home vegetable gardening information , articleThe COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of people interested in home vegetable gardening, said Dave Close, Virginia Cooperative Extension consumer horticulture specialist and Extension Master Gardener program director.
Date: May 20, 2020 -
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What’s that noise? The 17-year cicadas are back , articleThe 17-year cicada, or periodical cicada emergence, is a fascinating phenomenon that will cause a lot of noise in the Southwest Virginia region. The emergence of cicada brood IX this year will be a warm up for the larger emergence of brood X next year, which will cover many more states and areas.
Date: May 18, 2020 -
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Asian giant hornet not expected to be in Virginia for the foreseeable future , articleWhile there have been a couple of sightings of Vespa mandarinia — commonly called the Asian giant hornet — in North America, there have not been any sightings in Virginia or on the East Coast.
Date: May 12, 2020 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension experts offer tips for preserving food during COVID-19 , articlePreserving foods enables you to create delicious, flavorful, and nutritious food at home that can be enjoyed year-round.
Date: May 08, 2020 -
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New survey finds COVID-19 disrupts 90 percent of the aquaculture industry and spurs economic loss nationwide , articleThe implementation of social distancing policies, restaurant dine-in prohibitions, and stay-at-home orders across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic have severely impacted market channels for seafood consumers, recreational fishermen, and allied businesses, according to new survey results by Virginia Tech.
Date: May 07, 2020 -
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Researcher recognized with Distinguished Early Career Award from U.S. Aquaculture Society , articleJonathan van Senten was recently honored by the U.S. Aquaculture Society for his influential work that has benefited producers, researchers, and others in the industry.
Date: May 04, 2020 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension expert offers tips for healthy eating at home during COVID-19 , articleAs these unprecedented times are navigated, it is important to maintain a nutritious diet at home – something that can be done with simple recipes with common, long-lasting ingredients found in your pantry.
Date: Apr 27, 2020
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