Botetourt County 4-H

10/26/2026

Just a reminder in case you need plans today!

It's never too early to plan lunch and/or dinner, so mark your calendars for Monday, October 26th, 2026, at the Town Center Taphouse.

Mindful Mondays will benefit the Botetourt County 4-H Cooking Club, with 10% of all sales supporting the club's youth and programming.

Thanks!

10/23/2026

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) - Botetourt County (Virginia Cooperative Extension - Botetourt County), in collaboration with the Botetourt County Extension Leadership Council (ELC), is conducting a community input survey for Botetourt County residents.

This survey seeks feedback from Botetourt County residents to help identify areas of need for future 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources programs, activities, and collaborations.

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click the link below to submit your response. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of this survey, please contact the VCE-Botetourt Office at 540-928-3210, and we can mail one to you.

Community Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/VCEBocoSurvey

For more information on this effort or our existing program offerings, refer to the attached flyer or visit: http://offices.ext.vt.edu/botetourt

Please feel free to share this post as we look at ways to strengthen our current and future program focuses.

Thanks!

10/12/2026

It's never too early to plan lunch and/or dinner, so mark your calendars for Monday, October 26th, 2026, at the Town Center Taphouse.

Mindful Mondays will benefit the Botetourt County 4-H Cooking Club, with 10% of all sales supporting the club's youth and programming.

Thanks!

10/09/2026

Are you coming to BOCO Night out? Come see us, the sheriff said to! Botetourt County Sheriff

10/08/2026

With it being National 4-H Week, what an awesome story on our own, Addison Kelly! One of the many examples of the great things our 4-H members are doing! We are proud of you, Addison!!

A Botetourt County 4-H member earned a top-10 finish at a national FFA competition after winning a state title in July. Addison Kelly placed first in the State FFA Dairy Handlers Career Development Event July 30 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg. The competition was held as part o...

09/16/2026

Check out this workshop opportunity that is offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension - Botetourt County office!

Questions? Reach out to Lara Edwards (ANR Agent) at 540-928-3210.

Join us September 22nd to learn about science based alternatives to traditional hay feeding for the winter!

Register online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UBn1yvzj8d or by calling the Botetourt Extension Office (540-928-3210).
Cost: $10 to cover the meal (check or cash to Botetourt Extension Office)
Location: Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department, Community Room
Time: 6 pm

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Botetourt Extension Office at (540-928-3210/TDD*) during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

09/01/2026

It’s a big day as we kick off 4-H in-school programming today at Colonial Elementary School * Blue Ridge, VA! Can you tell Mr. Painter is excited?

08/12/2026

Happy first day of school to our friends at Botetourt County Public Schools and all of our 4-H members!

We can't wait to start working with students in the classroom again in September!!

08/10/2026

BREAKING NEWS! Save the date for 4-H Camp 2027!!!!

W. E. Skelton 4H Educational Conference Center at SML

08/01/2026

We’re all set up and ready to go at the Botetourt County Fair!

Come see us from 9-4!!