Extension

The Virginia Cooperative Extension connects the citizens of the Commonwealth with experts in higher education who can provide meaningful support.

The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, working as part of the Extension service, assists in creating a more sustainable society by improving utilization of the Commonwealth’s remarkable bio-resources. The scientific information shared through multiple outlets – in person, through multimedia, or in published material – is intended to improve the standard of living for all citizens of Virginia.

These mutually beneficial collaborations with partners and stakeholders outside the academic community include associates like those in education, business, and public and social service:

• Service that directly benefits the community
• Teaching that enables learning beyond the campus walls
• Research that makes what we discover functional beyond the academic community

We provide educational opportunities and resources to large and small businesses, consumers, and educators, we enable them to better utilize wood and sustainable products and help manage our valuable renewable and forest resources.