Resources for Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR)
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Managing Wildlife Damage: Snakes | Nov 7, 2019 | 420-021 (CNRE-56P) | |||
Learning to Live with Coyotes in Metropolitan Areas | Nov 7, 2019 | 420-050 (CNRE-57P) | |||
Virginia Master Naturalist Brochure | The Virginia Master Naturalist program is a statewide corps of volunteers providing
education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural
resources and natural areas within their communities. |
Jun 7, 2023 | 465-300 (CNRE-171NP) | ||
Virginia Master Naturalist, Basic Training Course, Mammalogy | Jul 19, 2018 | 465-314 (CNRE-16P) | |||
Forests of Virginia: Importance, Composition, Ecology, Threats, and Management | Mar 4, 2016 | 465-315 (ANR-163P) | |||
Broadband Internet to Promote Economic Development in Southside Virginia | Feb 28, 2019 | AAEC-173NP | |||
VCE Model of Community, Local, Regional Food Systems | May 20, 2022 | ALCE-154NP | |||
Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems (CLRFS) Forum Report | Oct 7, 2016 | ALCE-156NP | |||
Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems (CLRFS) Forum Executive Summary | Virginia’s food system directly impacts the survival and viability of farms and farmland; the economic development of rural and urban communities; the care, restoration, and resilience of ecological resources such as local waterways; and critical health issues. We use the language of community, local, and regional food systems to broadly define a complex and interconnected set of systems and pathways that comprise sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste management to bring about social, economic, and ecological change that benefits all residents. |
Oct 7, 2016 | ALCE-157NP | ||
The Basics of Hardwood-Log Shiitake Mushroom Production and Marketing | Jun 17, 2020 | ANR-102P (ANR-329P) | |||
Consider Logging Residue Needs for BMP Implementation When Harvesting Biomass for Energy | Utilization of woody biomass for energy has increased
substantially in Virginia. While there are a number of
definitions for biomass, woody biomass from forest harvesting
operations typically refers to logging residues
such as limbs, tops, and other unmerchantable material
that would otherwise be left behind on-site after the logging
operation is complete. Logging residues are typically
chipped and then transported to facilities where
they are used for fuel. Biomass harvesting in Virginia
most commonly occurs on integrated harvesting operations
where roundwood and biomass are harvested and
utilized at the same time in a single operation. |
Dec 13, 2019 | ANR-108NP | ||
Effectiveness of Skid Trail Closure Techniques. Forest Operations Research Highlights | Dec 13, 2019 | ANR-109NP | |||
Effectiveness of Temporary Stream Crossing Closure Techniques Forest Operations Research Highlights | Protection of water quality is a critical component of forest harvesting operations. Virginia’s silvicultural water quality law (§10.1-1181.1 through 10.1-1181.7) prohibits excessive sedimentation of streams as a result of silvicultural operations. Virginia’s logging businesses invest substantial resources implementing BMPs to protect water quality. The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is responsible for enforcing this law and inspects all logging operations to ensure protection of water quality. |
Dec 13, 2019 | ANR-110NP | ||
Hiring an Arborist to Care for Your Landscape Trees | Landscape trees are valuable assets to your property and for your community. Keeping your trees attractive, healthy, and safe requires careful attention to their planting and care throughout their lives. While many people have a green thumb, there are situations that arise where the expertise of an arborist is needed to address complex or potentially hazardous tree care needs. The purpose of this publication is to inform home owners, property managers, municipal planners, and others about the tree care services provided by an arborist and the steps that should be taken to hire a qualified arborist. |
Aug 10, 2020 | ANR-131NP | ||
Business Management Practices for Small to Medium Sized Forest Products Firms | Nov 2, 2020 | ANR-160P | |||
Trees and Water | Oct 19, 2018 | ANR-18NP (CNRE-34NP) | |||
The Woods In Your Backyard: Learning to Create and Enhance Natural Areas Around Your Home | May 17, 2016 | ANR-199NP | |||
The Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service May 2016 Housing Commentary: Section I | In May, aggregate housing data was mixed; with new single-family housing exhibiting declines in permits, starts, spending, and sales. Month-over-month data were lackluster as well, with the exception being total housing completions. Year-over-year total housing permits and completions are now negative. Regionally, data were mixed across all sectors. From the depths of 2009, housing has improved; yet, most sectors of the housing market remain well less than their respective historical averages. |
Jul 14, 2016 | ANR-213NP | ||
New market idea: Selling woody materials from landscaping projects to craft industry | Jun 30, 2021 | ANR-215NP | |||
Equine Evacuation Sites during Emergencies | Oct 25, 2018 | ANR-228NP (APSC-150NP) | |||
What is a Virginia Master Naturalist? | Jun 8, 2022 | ANR-242NP | |||
Rare Forested Natural Communities in Virginia | May 17, 2022 | ANR-260NP | |||
Commercial Chinese Chestnut Production in Virginia | Feb 1, 2023 | ANR-279P | |||
One-Year Health, Mortality, and Growth in Southeast Virginia of Shortleaf Pine From Three Sources | Restoration of shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata Mill.) in Virginia has become a priority of various state and federal agencies. For shortleaf pine restoration to be successful in Virginia, private lands must be considered because 89 percent of forestland in Virginia is privately owned, and most private landowners are likely to use commercially available seedling sources.
Shortleaf seedlings from commercially available sources in Virginia, Arkansas, and Missouri were planted in two sites in Southeast Virginia to test growth and yield. After one year, height and ground-line diameter were measured and observations were made on health and mortality of the plants. The Virginia seed source was significantly taller than the Arkansas source. At the first site, mortality and disease were low, but at the second site, mortality and poor health were very high, possibly due to soils combined with weather conditions. No significant seed source effects on disease and mortality were found at either site. |
Oct 25, 2018 | ANR-28P (CNRE-28P) | ||
Summer Stockpile for Late Summer Grazing | Dec 1, 2017 | ANR-289NP | |||
Eldon Farm's Graze 300 VA System | Dec 16, 2022 | ANR-290NP | |||
2015 Virginia Hop Grower Survey: Results | Feb 1, 2018 | ANR-291NP (ANR-304NP) | |||
2016 Virginia Hop Grower Survey: Results | Jan 31, 2018 | ANR-292NP (ANR-303NP) | |||
Going To Market | Jun 29, 2017 | ANR-46NP (FST-273NP) | |||
Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training | May 16, 2023 | ANR-66 (SPES-505NP) | |||
Are you a Beginning Farmer? | You are likely asking yourself, “Where do I begin?” The purpose of this tool is to help you gather a solid basis of information as you consider your “start-up” situation. Once you have completed as much as you can of this worksheet (or if you have any questions along the way), please bring it to your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office to get guidance on where to go next: http://www.ext.vt.edu/offices/index.html. Good Luck! We look forward to helping you bring your farm vision to life! |
May 12, 2020 | ANR-91NP | ||
Utility Type Vehicles: UTV Maintenance and Safe Use Lawn Care Training Guide | Utility type vehicles (UTVs) are popular equipment
used in a variety of settings, including the lawn care
industry. Their hauling capacity and versatility have
increased their popularity, and they are widely used in
rural, suburban, and urban settings for a variety of lawn
care, agricultural, construction, and industrial applications.
Considering that UTVs are widely used in the
green industry, it is extremely important that young
workers in the industry become familiar with the safe
operation of UTVs. The purpose of this training guide
is to familiarize young workers with the safe use of
UTVs. |
Aug 21, 2019 | BSE-49P (BSE-264P) | ||
Analysis of Financial Statements Using Ratios | May 10, 2019 | CNRE-43P | |||
Virginia Master Naturalist Basic Training Course: Ichthyology | Oct 8, 2019 | CNRE-73P | |||
Defining Silvopastures: Integrating Tree Production With Forage-Livestock Systems for Economic, Environmental, and Aesthetic Outcomes | May 6, 2021 | CSES-146P | |||
Viticulture Management Poster | Oct 22, 2019 | ENTO-339NP | |||
Manejo Del Viñedo (Viticulture Management Poster) | Oct 22, 2019 | ENTO-339S | |||
Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about Extension Resources | Jan 5, 2023 | HORT-182NP (HORT-458NP) | |||
Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about the Industry | Background: Hops were grown in Virginia even in the days of Thomas
Jefferson, but production eventually shifted away from the east coast in
favor of the Pacific Northwest. For the past few decades, hops have not
been grown commercially on a substantial level in Virginia. However,
beginning several years ago when the craft brewing industry surged,
renewed interest in hops production led to a rapid increase in the number
of hobby and commercial hops growers. A fall 2014 survey showed
approximately 50 growers in the state, but as of 2015 many new growers
have been added to the ranks. Much of the production is clustered in
Northern Virginia and the I-81 and I-64 corridors, but growers can be
found in all regions of the state stretching from Southeast to Southwest
Virginia. |
Jan 4, 2023 | HORT-183NP (SPES-459NP) | ||
Invasive Tree-of-Heaven & Native Look-Alike Identification Photographs | Jun 24, 2019 | SPES-148NP |