Still want to make an impact? Give here!
$ 17,793,068 raised 25,056 Donors
Virginia Cooperative Extension has raised $ 137,957 from 1,557 Donors!

What happens when you put science in the hands of people who can use it? 

You get stronger farms. Smarter kids. Healthier families. Cleaner water. More resilient communities. 

That’s what Virginia Cooperative Extension does every day — turning groundbreaking research into practical tools and solutions that help Virginians solve problems and improve their lives. 

But where does that research begin? With Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station (VAES), the engine of discovery within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. VAES scientists tackle the big questions: How do we protect crops from emerging diseases? Improve food safety? Sustain natural resources? Their innovations fuel Extension’s ability to deliver real-world answers to farmers, families, and communities across the commonwealth. 

Together, VAES and Extension form a powerful partnership: 

  • Helping farmers and agricultural producers adapt to changing conditions 
  • Equipping kids to lead through 4-H and FFA 
  • Offering nutrition and health programs that meet people where they are 
  • Supporting small businesses and local economies 
  • Protecting natural resources for the next generation 

On Giving Day, your support strengthens this cycle of discovery and delivery — keeping research rooted in Virginia and responsive to the challenges our communities face, whether it’s a crop disease, a public health need, or a young person looking for direction. 

Extension isn’t just outreach. VAES isn’t just research. Together, they create impact. And you make it possible. Thank you for your support.

4-H Centers Agricultural Research and Extension Centers Local VCE Programs Statewide VCE Program Funds VCE Annual Fund Virginia 4-H Annual Fund Virginia FFA
Share on social with #VTGivingDay
Hokies are everywhere!
Rank State Gifts
1 VA 1507
2 NC 33
3 PA 22
$2,000
Virginia FFA Challenge
When 35 donors make a gift in support of Virginia FFA, a generous gift of $2,000 from the Virginia FFA Association will be unlocked.
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Virginia Master Gardener Challenge
Once 50 donors have made a gift to the Virginia Master Gardener Annual fund, it will unlock a generous gift of $1,000 from the Virginia Master Gardener Association.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Virginia Cooperative Extension Beat-Your-Best Leaderboard
The Top-7 funds across VCE and VAES who outperform their previous Giving Day donor participation by the highest percentages will earn anonymously gifted funds!
Rank Prize Area % +/- Goal
1 $3,000 Virginia Master Food Volunteers +1500.00% 16
goal: 1
2 $2,000 Rockbridge County Cooperative Ext +800.00% 18
goal: 2
3 $1,500 Arlington County Cooperative Ext +433.33% 16
goal: 3
4 $1,000 Lynchburg Cooperative Ext +400.00% 5
goal: 1
5 $750 Halifax County Cooperative Ext +200.00% 6
goal: 2
Ended
$25,000
W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center Challenge
When the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center receives gifts from 225 donors, it will unlock a $25,000 gift from a generous donor.
225 / 225 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Charlottesville/Albemarle Cooperative Extension Challenge
Once 125 donors have made a gift to the Charlottesville/Albemarle Cooperative Extension Office, $1,000 will be unlocked from an anonymous donor!
Completed
$2,500
Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center Challenge
Once 100 donors have made a gift to the Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center, Clark and Betty Jones will generously give $2,500.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$1,000
4-H Annual Fund Challenge
Once 75 donors have made a gift to the Virginia 4-H Annual Fund, Jim Earwood's generous gift of $1,000 will be unlocked.
Completed
$1,000
Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) Challenge
Once 65 donors have made a gift to the VALOR Educational Fund, it will unlock a generous gift of $1,000 from Colonial Farm Credit.
Completed
$1,000
Virginia Cooperative Extension Challenge
Once 25 donors have made a gift to the Virginia Cooperative Extension Annual fund, Mike and Jessica Gutter will generously contribute $1,000.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Coca-Cola Student Class Year Challenge
The current class year with the most donors will receive bonus funds to the area of their choice as voted on via the respective class years' Instagram accounts (classes of 2026-2029). Sponsored by Coca-Cola.
What is your preferred class year?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2026 1,228
2 2027 1,151
3 2028 944
4 2029 674
Ended
Don't forget to share!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at givingday@vt.edu.