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Agency 229 Matters Explore how Agency 229 is making a positive impact in Virginia homes, classrooms, farms, and communities. Download the report The Impact of Agency 229 Funding provided by Agency 229 produces impacts that touch every sector of Virginia's economy . Download the report Virginia State University College of Agriculture The latest edition of Connection Magazine keeps you connected with Virginia State University's College of Agriculture and Extension programs. We love 4-H ... The latest edition of Clover Connection is available! Your browser does not support iframes. Link to iframe content: https://www.youtube.com/embed/AXH8ltDT4JE?rel=0 In April 2018, a group of 4-H'ers from Halifax, Virginia, spent their spring break doing volunteer work in Rockport, Texas. Each year, more than 17,000 youth participate in 4-H camping programs at Virginia's six 4-H educational centers. 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