Local Programs
Montgomery County's Agriculture and Natural Resources provide programs that fit the following areas:
- Animals and Animal Products
- Gardening, Horticulture and Commercial Crops
- Natural Resources and the Environment
- Pest Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Master Gardener Program
- Extension Publications and Resources
Ask a Local Expert! Submit your questions about lawns, fruit and vegetable gardening, landscaping, pest identification and management and other horticulture topics.
What is 4-H?
The youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension, 4-H is rich with learning experiences in which young people partner with caring adults and volunteers in a fellowship unlike any other program available to youth today. Through 4-H, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H's "learning by doing" philosophy of youth development. We bring research-based information from our land grant universities – Virginia Tech and Virginia State University – to the youth in our community.
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Montgomery County 4-H offers many programs and activities for area youth, ages 5 to 18. These include community clubs, special interest clubs, after-school programs, day and residential camps, and leadership opportunities.
To receive information about upcoming events, you can subscribe to our Montgomery County 4-H Clover Connections newsletter. Just fill out the subscription form at this site:
Montgomery County 4-H Clover Connections
Links for more information on 4-H clubs, Junior 4-H Camp, and upcoming special interest programs:
To find out more about the Montgomery County 4-H Program, contact:
Kendra Young
Senior Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
(540) 382-5790
kkyoung@vt.edu
Volunteer for 4-H
Inspire the Next Generation. Become a 4-H Volunteer!
You are more than just a volunteer in 4-H — you are instrumental in inspiring the next generation. 4-H programs look to volunteers to help our young people learn the skills they need to prepare for their futures while also having fun!
Volunteers are essential to help youth make the most of these learning opportunities. Complete the Montgomery 4-H Volunteer Interest Form to learn more about becoming a 4-H Volunteer.
Engaging with Communities
Virginia Cooperative Extension specialists in community viability work with Extension agents, campus-based faculty, organizational partners, communities, and individuals to further opportunity and build capacity in five program areas:
- Leadership & Planning
- Community Enterprise and Resiliency
- Community Food System and Enterprises
- Community Planning
- Emerging Community Issues
Examples of our work include training county elected officials, educating entrepreneurs, facilitating collaborative projects, supporting the growth of community food systems and local economies, enhancing agent skills and community capacity in facilitation and leadership, conducting problem-driven research, and creating publications and tools that address critical community needs.
Do you have a question about Community Viability?
Perhaps one of the Community Viability specialists below can help you. Contact a Community Viability specialist or direct a question to them using our Ask an Expertsystem.