Events

Mushrooms are a small yet mighty culinary ingredient with many health benefits, from cancer prevention to brain health. Jason Hess, of Tidewater Mushroom Company LLC, will introduce participants to common gourmet mushroom varieties and their uses. Learn about the mushroom life cycle, nutrition facts, superfood statistics, and day-to-day operation of this unique urban indoor mushroom farm. Each participant will receive a grow bag, which they will inoculate following a tour with Q&A and an explanation of the lab, equipment, and growing mediums. Visit the website below to secure your spot!

For more information, contact Ben Dukes at 804-731-7916 or bdukes@vsu.edu.

Save time and money with best practices as to how to maintain and store small engines during the off season.  The small engine storage and maintenance workshop is a training opportunity for participants to learn basic maintenance, simple repairs and proper storage when equipment is not in use.  The workshop will be lecture along with a question and answer session.

For more information, contact James Gibson at 804-720-6826 or jgibson@vsu.edu.

This two-hour Zoom course is for new farmers with zero to five years of experience operating a farm. Ben Dukes and Derrick Gooden, regional program assistants for the VSU Small Farm Outreach Program, and Dr. Nartea, extension specialist for VSU Integrated Marketing Program, will walk attendees through the process of how to develop a productive and profitable farm. Participants will receive a Small Farm Orientation manual.

For more information, contact Ben Dukes at 804-731-7916 or bdukes@vsu.edu, or Derrick Gooden at 804-586-5352 or dgooden@vsu.edu.

Zoom Event: Did you know you can notarize a document using secure audio-video technology? Yes, you can notarize a document securely. This process is known as remote online notarization (RON). RON allows you to appear before before a notary public via secure audio-technology and have your document notarized electronically. Let's discuss the process and how you can use RON to streamline documents that require notarization, whether for your business or personally.

Space is limited to 30 participants.

For more information, contact Michael Carter, Sr at 804-481-1163 or mcarter@vsu.edu.

This is a series of discovery! During this series we will discover the direct and multifaceted impact that pollinators and palynology have on soil health, honey production, climate mitigation, and the overall agricultural/ecological landscape - even on marginal land. This series will include informational sessions, interactive workshops, demonstrations, laboratory investigation, field days, and an evening of solving mystery during a culminating dinner theater event using - all designed to equip you with the tools needed for your ag operation!

For more information, contact Tabitha Bugg or tbugg@vsu.edu.

Join us for an exciting day of learning, fun, and fall festivities at the VSU College of Agriculture’s Agritourism Fall Fest! Hosted at VSU Randolph Farm, this event is designed for both producers and the general public, offering a unique opportunity to explore the growing world of agritourism.

Agritourism Fall Fest Highlights:
Explore Agritourism Opportunities: Discover how farms can profit by incorporating agritourism activities, such as growing pumpkins and mums for picking, and creating fun farm attractions like the VSU Corn Maze.

Farmer’s Market: Shop for value-added products from local producers at the VSU Farmer’s Market, showcasing the best in fresh and locally-made goods.

Pumpkin Painting & Fall Activities: Enjoy family-friendly activities, including pumpkin painting and other fall-themed fun perfect for all ages!