We bring the research knowledge of Virginia’s land-grant universities — Virginia Tech and Virginia State University — to the people of the commonwealth. With 107 offices, one in every county and in many cities, VCE delivers solutions in agriculture, natural resources, health, youth development, and community vitality.
Lonnie L. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D
Senior Associate Director, Operations and Administration | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Virginia Tech University
2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23294
lojohns2@vt.edu
804.527.4251
What we do
Extension agents and specialists across the commonwealth provide training, certifications, and community-based education on topics as diverse as agriculture innovation, small business management, and home food preservation.
Our seven core initiatives connect the expertise of Virginia’s land-grant universities with pressing community needs, ensuring that VCE delivers solutions that are practical, broadly relevant, and future oriented.
- Agricultural production and innovation
- Agriculture, farm, and forestry business management
- Small farms and local food systems
- Health and well-being
- Community development and resilience
- Natural resources, forestry, and environment
- Positive youth development