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  • Chief Justice Cynthia Kinser inspires 4-H’ers

        Chief Justice Cynthia Kinser inspires 4-H’ers

     

    Cynthia Kinser, chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, speaks with Southwest Virginia delegates during 4-H State Congress at Virginia Tech on Monday, June 20. A native of Lee County, Kinser also spoke to the 500 teens, volunteer leaders, and Extension agents at the opening assembly about her early experiences in Virginia 4-H and how she adopted its motto, “To make the best better,” as her own. In 2010, Kinser became the first woman to hold the title of chief justice on the Virginia Supreme Court. Read more.

  • Kids’ Tech University returns for 2011

        Kids' Tech University returns for 2011

    As the nation’s government and education officials search for ways to better prepare students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, a program developed by the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute and Virginia Cooperative Extension’s 4-H youth development program is returning to Virginia Tech’s campus in January of 2011. A groundbreaking program for youth ages 9 to 12, Kids’ Tech University offers sessions with internationally recognized scientists and hands-on activities. Read more.

  • Virginia Cooperative Extension Volunteer Month

        Extension Volunteer Month

    Representatives from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University join Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and several Extension volunteers to celebrate the beginning of Virginia Cooperative Extension Volunteer Month at the Virginia State Fair on Oct. 1. Following Gov. Bob McDonnell’s declaration of October as Extension Volunteer Month, Virginians have been recognizing the accomplishments of the more than 36,000 Extension volunteers who donate their time and talents every year. Extension has been focusing on specific aspects of the organization each week: first, 4-H volunteers; second, ELC members and community viability volunteers; third, agriculture and natural resources volunteers; and fourth, family and consumer science volunteers. Share your stories about Extension volunteers on our Facebook page.

  • 4-H camping teaches valuable life skills

        4-H camping teaches valuable life skills

    With the summer in full swing, many of Virginia’s youth are looking for fun activities to connect with their peers and pursue their interests. Each summer, the 4-H camping program teaches more than 16,000 young Virginians about decision-making, communication, teamwork, and other valuable life skills. The 4-H camping website has information on the different types of camping experiences available at the six 4-H educational centers located throughout Virginia.

  • Training program to assist Virginia's beekeepers

        Training program to assist Virginia's beekeepers

    Modeled after the successful Master Gardener program, the newly developed Master Beekeeper program provides field experience and guidance to volunteers who will assist beekeepers across the state. The program, which has already attracted about 60 beekeepers in its first module, will systematize the commonwealth’s beekeeper training through individual certifications ranging from Certified Beekeeper to Master Beekeeper. Read more in Master Beekeeping Program – Sweet as Honey, an article in the 2010 issue of Innovations.

 

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