Inclusion in Action
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General ItemCollege honors those who promote diversity
Three individuals from the college were recently recognized for their commitment to promoting diversity within the college and Virginia Tech.
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General ItemFood Security Project helps eradicate food deserts in Virginia
Meredith Ledlie Johnson’s goal in managing Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Food Security project is to make food accessible in communities plagued by a dearth of nutritious affordable food.
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General ItemExtension helps Hispanic families advance by partnering with Avancemos Roanoke
As a Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Services Extension Agent in Roanoke, Va., Deborah Chappell is accustomed to serving others in her community. So, it’s no surprise that not only does she use her Extension skills to bring the message of healthy eating to those in her community who most need it, but she also volunteers on the board of Avancemos Roanoke — an organization that assists Latino populations in the Roanoke Valley — to provide educational opportunities for local Hispanic residents.
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General ItemInmates learn pest management skills
An insect problem in Rustburg Correctional Unit #9 in Rustburg, Va., became a community service opportunity for Campbell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Todd Scott.
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General ItemDiverse communities connect through community gardens in Arlington
Arlington County may just be one locality in the heavily populated area of Northern Virginia, but this relatively small spot of land that borders the District of Columbia is home to a population that hails from all regions of the globe including Asia, Central and South America, Africa, and the Middle East.
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General ItemExtension brings healthy cooking classes to Hispanic families in Charlottesville
When Habitat for Humanity suggested Family and Consumer Sciences Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Ian Pasquarelli’s programming would be of interest to the mainly Hispanic and low-income community of Southwood in Charlottesville, he set about developing a Spanish-language component for his family nutrition programming that has proven to be wildly successful with community members.