"Virginia Cooperative Extension is required to ensure that its digital content is accessible by everyone regardless of physical or technological readiness. This includes all content that is posted online —websites, publications, social media, email, presentations, etc. This template has been designed to help you create a publication that meets this requirement. Please use this template and follow the guidelines below to create your publication. If your publication does not meet accessibility guidelines, it will not be published."

An effective printed flyer program promoting Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) events and programs requires: clarity, hierarchy, and brand consistency. Flyers should feature high-contrast visuals, minimal but informative text (event name, date, time, location, CTA), and accessible formatting. By leveraging VCE branding including colors, fonts, and decorative elements, Extension professionals can enhance outreach and increase program visibility and engagement.

Social media is a strategic communication tool that enables Virginia Cooperative Extension units to disseminate information, promote programs, and engage stakeholders in real time. By leveraging platform-specific analytics, Extension professionals can enhance outreach, increase program visibility, and measure engagement to inform future communication efforts.