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Production Agriculture and Commercial Horticulture Resources

Commercial horticulture in Virginia includes the production, harvesting, marketing and distribution of small fruits, tree fruits, wine grapes, vegetables, alternative specialty crops, greenhouse ornamental and edible crops, container and in-ground nursery crops, as well as the design, installation, and maintenance of residential and commercial landscapes.

Hot Topics:

Agronomy

Beginning Farmers

Growing Degree Days

Pesticide Safety and Applicator Certification (Page Under Construction)

Production Meetings  

Testing Services and Plant/Insect Identification:

  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Insect Identification (Page Under Construction)
  • Plant Disease Identification (Page Under Construction)
  • Soil Testing (Page Under Construction)
  • Weed Identification (Page Under Construction)
  • Spray Water Testing (Page Under Construction)

USDA 2017 Census of Agriculture - Henrico County Profile