News & Announcements

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Virtual Lecture Set for October 7, 2021

Join the VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. for the virtual lecture: "Putting the Gardens to Bed" with Normalee Martin, VCE Loudoun Master Gardener. Normalee Martin will talk about reflection and garden prep ...

Getting Your Kids Involved in the Kitchen - Quick Tips

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition Program, "Eat Smart, Move More," empowers you to take charge of your health by eating healthy and living an active lifestyle. Our nutrition educators work with Virginians to teach essential lif...

Use Your SNAP EBT Card at Your Local Farmers Market

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition Program, "Eat Smart, Move More," empowers you to take charge of your health by eating healthy and living an active lifestyle. Our nutrition educators work with Virginians to teach essential lif...

VCE Master Gardener Information Meeting Set for September 23, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a VCE Master Gardener Volunteer? Do you have questions about the process and what being a Master Gardener is all about? The Master Gardener Information Meeting will be held virtually on September 23, 2021 at 7pm. Re...

Virginia Association of Counties Recognizes Loudoun for Model Program

A Loudoun County program that assists landowners with best management practices for natural resource conservation has been recognized for excellence and innovation by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) - ...

Loudoun Offers Fall Well Water Testing Program

Have you tested your well water recently? Do you know that it is the responsibility of the property owner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any potential problems to ensure the water is safe to consume?

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Quick Lunches for Adults and Families with Kids

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition Program, "Eat Smart, Move More," empowers you to take charge of your health by eating healthy and living an active lifestyle. Our nutrition educators work with Virginians to teach essential lif...

Farmers Market Shopping Tips

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition Program, "Eat Smart, Move More," empowers you to take charge of your health by eating healthy and living an active lifestyle. Our nutrition educators work with Virginians to teach essential lif...

Starting Your Own Container Garden

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition Program empowers you to take charge of your health by eating healthy and living an active lifestyle. Our nutrition educators work with Virginians to teach essential life skills like cooking, managing a f...

Why VCE Loudoun?

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Loudoun (VCE Loudoun) has many programs that provide information and resources to help improve lives. VCE Loudoun helps to:

• Improve food system resilience with food safety programs
• Teach life skills and reduce youth depressi...

My Backyard Program

You probably know that pesticides and herbicides are powerful chemicals that can injure wildlife if overused.  But, did you know that over-fertilization and erosion are major threats to Virginia waterways and wildlife?   Carried with rai...