2008 Facts and Figures
Extension Volunteers
by Program Area
33,162
Number of volunteers who assisted Extension
staff in delivering educational programs
1,105,579
Hours of volunteer time contributed
$21,802,017*
Estimated value of volunteer time
128,579
Number of 4-H members enrolled
7,790
Workshops, presentations, courses,
demonstrations, and field days given
3,785
Number of Extension “publications”: includes
publications, books, multimedia, journal articles,
manuals, websites, trade journal articles, and
newspaper and newsletter articles
* based on $19.72 per hour according to the Virginia Employment Commission
Face-to-Face Interactions with Virginians
by Program Area
Virginia Cooperative Extension Goals
- To achieve an agricultural production system that is highly competitive in the global economy
- To provide a safe and secure food and fiber system
- To achieve a healthier, more well-nourished population
- To achieve greater harmony between agriculture and the environment
- To enhance economic opportunities and the quality of life for families and communities
Features
Stories
- The Future of Biofuels
- Extension Partners with Walmart to Provide Nutrition Education
- Horse Owners Prepare for the Worst
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Improving Dairy Herd Management
- Diagnosing the Fungus Among Us
- Reality Check
- Families Cook Together With Operation Frontline
- Virginians Walk the Length of the Commonwealth
- Teens Lead Cabin Conversations
- Urban Oasis
- Starry, Starry Night
- Peninsula Savers Build Wealth, Not Debt
- Teaching Financial Skills for Future Success
- Small Steps Lead to Big Improvements
- Filling a Niche with Fruits and Vegetables
- Virginia’s Big Trees
- Where Does It Come From?
- Gloucester Students Learn the Ins and Outs of Public Speaking
- The Voice of 4-H: 4-H Ambassadors
- A “NEAT” Family Camping Experience
- Crittenden Named State Friend of Extension
- Faculty Recognized with Awards
- Helen Williams Celebrates 50 Years of Extension Service
- New Extension Leadership at Virginia State University
- In Memoriam: William E. Skelton
- Facts and Figures
- Washington County Master Gardeners Give Back