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About Us

Virginia Cooperative Extension takes a non-clinical approach to improve community health, prevent disease, and reduce health disparities. We address health & well-being for all by:

  1. Providing evidence-based educational programs
  2. Investing in community-engaged partnerships

Our health and well-being work centers around 10 themes:

  • Public health
  • Mental health & well-being
  • Food security & food systems
  • Physical activity & outdoor engagement
  • Community & social support networks
  • Farm community well-being
  • Health across the lifespan
  • Health communication & economic well-being
  • Chronic & infectious disease prevention
  • Environmental & holistic health

Meet our Community Health Team

Our team works regionally to connect you to our local agents who are advancing health & well-being across Virginia.