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
Watering a Garden
Ensuring your garden gets the correct amount of water is essential during the hot summer weather. Water is crucial for
Companion Planting
Companion planting is a great way to maximize space in a garden. Companion planting is when two or more different
Toads as Natural Pesticide
Attracting toads to your garden can be a great, natural way to remove unwanted bugs. Toads are natural predators of
2026 VCE Wise County Intern
Hello! My name is Jocelyn Brown, and I am a current student at UVA-Wise pursuing a major in Biology. I
