Wise County Unit – Virginia Cooperative Extension
Wise County Extension in southwest Virginia is part of the land-grant extension program in the commonwealth of Virginia, through Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Wise County Grow Appalachia is a new site to the program starting in 2017, after being a previous partner site in 2015. We work with 50 families each year to help them grow their own food.
Recent Posts
Intern intro by Anna-Grace
My name is Anna-Grace Fraley, and I am the Wise County Extension Intern for Summer 2023. I am from Gate
Snake spit and wild edibles
We offered an optional learning experience for our Grow Appalachia families in early May: wild edibles walks. On Thursday, May
American chestnut research
Although it isn't directly tied to gardening, the American chestnut played a huge role in the lives of many Appalachian
Heritage apples
Back about 70 years ago, Wise County was the third largest apple producer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but with
