College Diversity Council

Arlington County may just be one locality in the heavily populated area of Northern Virginia, but this relatively small spot of land that borders the District of Columbia is home to a population that hails from all regions of the globe including Asia, Central and South America, Africa, and the Middle East.

An insect problem in Rustburg Correctional Unit #9 in Rustburg, Va., became a community service opportunity for Campbell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Todd Scott.

As a Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Services Extension Agent in Roanoke, Va., Deborah Chappell is accustomed to serving others in her community. So, it’s no surprise that not only does she use her Extension skills to bring the message of healthy eating to those in her community who most need it, but she also volunteers on the board of Avancemos Roanoke — an organization that assists Latino populations in the Roanoke Valley — to provide educational opportunities for local Hispanic residents.

Meredith Ledlie Johnson’s goal in managing Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Food Security project is to make food accessible in communities plagued by a dearth of nutritious affordable food.