The Washington 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 Washington 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.
234 West Valley Street
Suite B
Abingdon, VA 24210
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (276) 676-6309
Fax: (276) 676-6321
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Getting More $$Dollars for Your Feeder Calves
Getting More $$Dollars for Your Feeder Calves
Beef cattle have been a part of our area for decades and decades and we have learned how to produce cattle in high demand by the buyers. However we, for the most part, have not been getting all we could when we take these higher quality calves through sale barn. Given the current cattle marketing climate it may seem strange to talk about adding value to feeder calves. After all they are commanding high prices right now. There is more profit to be had for the beef producers who are willing to make provision for it.
Shaping Extension's Future Website
Learn how Virginia Cooperative Extension is making a difference in the lives of Virginians across the commonwealth at future.ext.vt.edu. This site includes stories about our programs, regular messages from our director, answers to frequently asked questions, and the ability for you to comment and ask questions. Come share your personal stories and ideas for shaping Extension’s future.