Project Description

Associate Extension Administrator for Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University

Dr. Janine Parker Woods is the Associate Extension Administrator for Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University (VSU). She holds a Ph.D. in Agriculture Education & Communications, focusing on International Extension System, Agriculture Leadership, and Latin American Studies from the University of Florida. Additionally, she has a Master’s degree in Agriculture Economics, with a focus on International Trade from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Dr. Woods is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, serving in Guatemala as a Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Practitioner with a coffee cooperative.

At VSU, Dr. Woods provides oversight to Extension specialists, directs programmatic activities, and serves as a liaison between Cooperative Extension at VSU and Virginia Tech, facilitating collaborations across the Commonwealth.

With over a decade of experience in both international and domestic agricultural systems, Dr. Woods has made significant contributions to Cooperative Extension, developing educational programs, enhancing small farm production workshops, and improving operational efficiencies within Extension. Her leadership also extends to the well-being of youth, families, and communities through nutrition, health, and 4-H programs. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to fostering economic and community development, particularly for underserved populations.