2026 AREC Event Calendar
| Date | Time | Location | Event Details |
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| 01/09/2026 | 7:30am-5:00pm | Southern Piedmont AREC 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, VA 23824 | Crop Conference/Pesticide Recertification: Recertification of different licenses for pesticide handling |
| 01/21/2026 | 3:00-8:30pm | Southern Piedmont AREC 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, VA 23824 | Beef & AAC Meeting: Cattle handling update |
| 01/22/2026 | 4:30-8:00pm | Old Dominion Ag Complex 19783 US-29 g, Chatam, VA 24531 | Tobacco/GAP Meeting: Annual GAP training and tobacco update |
| 01/23/2026 | 8:00-2:00pm | Southern Piedmont AREC 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, VA 23824 | Tobacco/GAP Meeting: Annual GAP training and tobacco update |
| 01/27-29/2026 | 8:00am-4:00pm | Hampton Roads AREC | Come to the Bay Turf Conference: Turf educational program - 01/27/2026 - 01/29/2026 |
| 01/27-30/2026 | 8:50am-2:30pm | Multiple locations and virtual, see website for additional information | 2026 VFGC Winter Conferences |
| 02/12/2026 | 7:00-9:00pm | Virtual | Alliance for Grassland Renewal: Producer Workshop, Part 1 Click here for more information |
| 02/18/2026 | 8:30am-4:30pm | Regional Workforce Development Center Paul D Camp Community College, 100 North College Dr, Franklin, VA | Virginia Cotton Growers Annual Meeting Click here for more information |
| 02/24/2026 | 7:30am-5:00pm | Southern Piedmont AREC 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, VA 23824 | Ornamental Pesticide Meeting: Ornamental Category 3A & Exam (Pesticide) |
| 02/24/2026 | 7:30am-5:00pm | Southern Piedmont AREC 2375 Darvills Rd, Blackstone, VA 23824 | Turf Pesticide Meeting: Ornamental Category 3B & Exam (Pesticide) |
| 02/25-26/2025 | TBD | 128 McCormick Farm Circle, Raphine, VA 24472 | Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resources Professionals: Click here for more informa |
02/24/2026 |
TBD |
Regional Workforce Development Center Paul D Camp Community College, 100 North College Dr, Franklin, VA |
Virginia Peanut Production Meeting |
02/26/2026 |
7:00-9:00pm |
Virtual |
Alliance for Grassland Renewal: Producer Workshop, Part 2: Click here for more information |
03/20/2026 |
TBD |
Tidewater AREC 6321 Holland Rd, Suffolk, VA 23437 |
2026 Soil Fertility Workshop and Cover Crop Field Tour |
03/21/2026 |
10:00am-1:00pm |
Middleburg AREC 5527 Sullivans Mill Rd, VA 20118 |
Fairfax SWCD Training Event: Training for soil and water agents on Equine pasture management and conservation practices |
03/23/2026 |
9:00am-5:00pm |
Middleburg AREC 5527 Sullivans Mill Rd, VA 20118 |
American National Cattlewomens Association Event: Regional ANCA event showcasing AREC work with surrounding farm tour |
03/25/2026 |
4:00-8:00pm |
128 McCormick Farm Circle, Raphine, VA 24472 |
Beef Cattle Implant School & Chute-Side BQA: Beef Quality Assurance certification and continuing education opportunity with a focus on implants for beef calves |
05/21/2026 |
8:00am-12:00pm |
Virginia Small Grains Filed Day |
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06/03/2026 |
11:00am-3:00pm |
Berry Field Day: Annual small fruit field day |
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06/25/2026 |
7:30am-4:00pm |
16th Annual Turfgrass Field Day: Weed and insect management, turf cultivar evaluation research will be showcased. Click here for more information |
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08/22/2026 |
10:00am |
Sheep Evaluation Center, Shenandoah Valley AREC 2763 Raphine Rd, Raphine, VA 24472 |
51st Annual Virginia Performance Tested Ram Lamb Sale and Replacement Ewe Lamb Sale: Click here for more information |
09/10/2026 |
8:00am-12:00pm |
Eastern Virginia AREC Soybean Field Day |
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10/03/2026 |
10:00am-2:00pm |
McCormick Farm, Shenandoah Valley AREC 128 McCormick Farm Circle, Raphine, VA 24472 |
20th Annual McCormick Farm Mill Day: Click here for more information |
05/24-25/2026 |
10:00am-4:00pm |
Middleburg AREC 5527 Sullivans Mill Rd, VA 20118 |
Hunt Country Stable Tour: Public showcasing facilities and general AREC programs. Click here for more information |