our team

Aquaponics, HORSES, Livestock, Pastures, ​PESTICIDES, poultry, Ponds, toxic weeds, soil health, storm water runoff  

Berries, grapes, hops, PESTICIDES,  Tree Fruit,  VEGETABLES, Good Agricultural practices (GAP), spotted lanternfly

Jim Hilleary​       
Department Director
Extension Agent
​Animal Science
​(703) 777-0373
James58@vt.edu

Beth Sastre
​Horticulture Specialist
​​(703) 737-8978
flores69@vt.edu

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Food Safety, food preservation, fsma, good handling practices (GHP), ServSafe instruction, well water, 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed)
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Stu Vermaak
Extension Agent
​Food Safety Agent
(703) 777-5838
svermaak@vt.edu

Maria Flores
SNAP-Ed Adult,
​Program Assistant 
703-777-0373
​mfbeserra@vt.edu

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4-H Youth Development, Camps, congress, clubs, in/out of school activities

Carly Griffith
​Extension Agent​
4-H
(703) 777-0373
carlymg@vt.edu

Kim Monroe
​Program Technician
(703) 777-0373
kmonroe@vt.edu

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Community Engagement:  master gardeners​, Master Food Volunteers, Department Volunteers

Barbara Bailey
Community Engagement Coordinator
(703) 771-5836
bbarbara@vt.edu

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ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM, Budget, Human Resources, Procurement, program support 

Karen McCollum
​Unit Resources Manager
(703) 777-0373
karenmc@vt.edu

Sue Naille
​Program Technician
​(703) 777-0373
snaille@vt.edu

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Office Location 
750 Miller Dr, Suite F3 
Leesburg, Virginia, VA 20175

Office Phone
(703) 777-0373 ​​

Office Hours
8:30 to 5:00
​Monday through Friday

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