Tree Workshop – Waynesboro, VA – September 15, 2017

Non-credit, online, plant identification courses from NC State and Longwood Gardens

Click HERE for the registration link 

Fresh Pick from Farm to School – Roanoke, VA – November 8 – 9, 2017

NGB Garden Grant Applications Now Available

Click HERE for more information on the National Garden Bureau Garden applications that are now available! 

Pollinator Habitat Training – Nelson County, VA – Register by July 10

Virginia Master Gardener Association 2017 Educational Event – Winchester, VA – August 27, 2017

Click HERE for more information on the Virginia Master Gardener Association 2017 Educational Event. 

2017 Field Day – Raphine, VA – August 2, 2017

Arlington/Alexandria Events

Facilitation Training Announcement

Register HERE!

Agriculture in the Classroom and Master Gardener Potential Partnership – July – August

Webinar: Improving Soil Health on Urban Farms - June 13, 2017

For more, click HERE

2017 Junior Master Gardener Specialist Training for Master Gardeners – Corinth, TX – August 1-4, 2017

Arlington/Alexandria Events

SNAP Farmers Market Map

Check out the link HERE 

VMGA Fundraising Committee – Call for Help

Farm to Summer ~ Farmers Markets and Summer Meal Programs

Check out the links down below: 

How to Participate in Summer Meals 

Farmers Markets Play a Big Role in Promoting USDA's Summer Food Service Program - Farmers Market Coalition

Farmers Markets and Summer Meal Programs - USDA 

Research-backed benefits of farm to school

The "Benefits of Farm to School" fact sheet has been updated and offers a "research-based overview of the positive impacts" of the approach, which increased local economic activity, enhanced academic achievement, improved nutrition habits, and reduced food waste. Check out the fact sheet here! 

Bumblebee Jamboree - Richmond, VA - June 17, 2017

Click HERE for more information on the Bumblebee Jamboree