The Chesterfield County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.
Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Chesterfield County improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
6807 Mimms Loop
P.O. Box 146
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (804) 751-4401
Fax: (804) 751-0515
Contact Us
Join us for Bumblebee Jamboree!
Join Us for
our Second Annual
Bumblebee Jamboree!
Saturday, June 15, 2013
11 am - 3 pm
Maymont, Children's Farm area
(use Spottswood Entrance)
Fun for the whole family!
For kids: Storytelling, Puppet show, Children's Crafts area, See Inside a Bee Hive, Dance Like a Bee, Visit the Butterfly Tent!
For adults: Displays on Pollinators, Tips for your Garden, Plant Suggestions, Food & Beverage Samples, Butterfly Garden Tours!
AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!
Grass Roots Personalized Lawn Care Recommendations
Registration for the 2013 season is now open.
Please visit our Grass Roots program page for more information and an application.
Asian Needle Ant
The Asian Needle Ant: As a health risk, this ant's venom can produce reactions ranging from mild irritation to
life-threatening anaphylaxis. To read more click on this link:
4-H Camps at Jamestown
Calling All Sailors
4-H Sailing & Marine Science Camp is focused on encouraging 9-13
year olds to experiment with fun processes of sailing in a positive camp
atmosphere. Come join us for an exciting experience on the James River!
Do You Like To Build Things?
4-H Engineering & Technology Camp is focused on encouraging 9-13 year olds
to experiment with fun scientific processes in a positive camp atmosphere. Come
join us for an exciting engineering and technology experience!
Ready To Get Muddy?
4-H Sailing & Marine Science Camp is focused on encouraging
9-13 year olds to experiment with fun processes of sailing in a positive
camp atmosphere. Come join us for an exciting experience on the James River!
Agriculture and Natural Resources Info
The Chesterfield County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is proud to serve our residents with numerous lawn and garden programs and services.
Master 4-H Volunteer Program
Master 4-H Volunteer Program
4-H is looking for volunteers for the Master 4-H Volunteer Program. For more information
please contact Bethany Eigel; the 4-H Agent at eigelb@chesterfield.gov, or Jennifer Farrow; the 4-H Technician
at farrowje@chesterfield.gov or call 804-751-4401.
Ask an Expert!
Ask a Local Expert! Submit your questions about Lawns, Gardening, Landscaping, Vegetable Production, and Pest Identification/Management.
FCS Educational Workshops
Family & Consumer Sciences will be offering Educational Workshops in 2013. Please contact Linda Jackson Cole, the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, for more information.
