Join Us for a FREE Bee Keeping Seminar at Rocking R Ace Hardware!

Have you ever dreamed of keeping your own bees and harvesting fresh honey? Our Bee Keeping Seminar on Saturday, April 12th, from 9 am - 10 am, will help you get started!

Shenandoah Bee Supply will be teaching “So You Wanna Be A Bee Keeper,” an introduction to everything you need to know before starting your bee-keeping journey. Whether you’re a beginner or just curious, this is a great way to learn from experienced beekeepers.

🔹 Date: Saturday, April 12th
🔹 Time: 9 am - 10 am
🔹 Location: Rocking R Ace Hardware, 1030 S. High Street, Harrisonburg, VA
🔹 Cost: FREE to attend!
🔹 RSVP: Call (540) 434-9967 or stop by the store to sign up by April 8th.

🐝 After the seminar, check out our selection of bee-keeping supplies available for purchase, provided by Shenandoah Bee Supply.

Space is limited, so RSVP today! We look forward to helping you start your bee-keeping adventure. 🌼🐝

#BeeKeeping #RockingRAce #YourLocallyOwnedGardenStore

🍎 Apple Grafting Workshop – Saturday, April 5th 🍎
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – Troutville
📍 8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville, VA
Cost: $30 per person

Join us for a hands-on Apple Grafting Workshop and learn how to graft your own apple trees just in time for spring!

Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, this workshop will teach you:
🌳 The best time to graft apple trees
✂️ How to properly use the whip grafting technique
🍎 Tips for growing strong, productive trees at home

Each participant will receive:
✅ A FREE grafting knife
✅ A grafted apple tree to take home

Space is limited! Reserve your spot by March 29th by calling (540) 992-1001 or emailing bmoses@rockinghamcoop.com.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills and your orchard!

Join us for an informative session on making the most and improving your pastures. Speakers include Matt Booher, VT-NRCS Grassland Agronomist, Rosemary Life, VCE Rockingham Extension Agent, Crop and Soil Science, Jonathan Kidd with Pasture Management, Daniel Menge with DATAMARS Livestock, and Kari Sponaugle, VCE Highland ANR Extension Agent.

RSVP By March 25th at 540 468 2225 or karis@vt.edu

🌿 Gardening With Native Plants Class 🌿
📍 Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – Troutville (8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville, VA 24175)
📅 Saturday, March 29th
⏰ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Beneficial Beauty: Awaken Your Garden with Native Plants.

Sharon Burnham, President of Wild Ones and a Master Gardener since 2009, will give a picture-packed presentation on why and how native plants benefit pollinators and wildlife, with an overview of native trees, shrubs, and perennials to grow in your home garden.

This class is perfect for gardeners of all experience levels looking to cultivate a vibrant, eco-friendly landscape.

📢 Space is limited! RSVP by March 22nd to secure your spot.
📞 Call (540) 992-1001 or 📧 Email cholt@rockinghamcoop.com to register.

Join us and learn how to make your garden a haven for nature! 🌿🐝🌸

Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – Your Locally-Owned Garden Store

🌿🔧 Spring STIHL Event – One Day Only! 🔧🌿

Join us at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Waynesboro on Saturday, March 29th, for our Spring STIHL Event! This is your chance to take advantage of exclusive, in-store-only STIHL deals at 1000 W. Broad Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

🛠️ Why shop with us? We’re a Certified STIHL Service Dealer, proudly offering top-notch service and expertise. Our team includes one of the best STIHL-certified mechanics in the area, ensuring you get the right tools for the job—and the service to keep them running strong!

🔥 What’s in store?
✅ Special One-Day Pricing on STIHL equipment
✅ String Trimmers & Hedge Trimmers – fuel & electric models available
✅ Contractor & Household Lines – find the perfect fit for any job
✅ Expert guidance from our knowledgeable team

📅 Saturday, March 29th
🕗 8 AM - 5 PM
📍 1000 W. Broad Street, Waynesboro, VA

Don’t miss this chance to gear up for spring with the best STIHL equipment and service in the area! 💪🌱

👉 Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Waynesboro – Your Locally-Owned STIHL Dealer! 👈

Show Team Meeting - Feeding Tips to Maximize Genetic Potential

Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Strasburg invites all livestock show families and exhibitors to a special Show Team Meeting focused on helping your animals perform at their peak.

This event features keynote speaker Matt Manbeck from Kalmbach Feeds, who will share proven strategies and nutritional insights to help maximize your animals genetic potential in the show ring.

Thanks to the generous support of Kalmbach Feeds and High Noon Feeds, this educational session is FREE and open to all who are interested in advancing their feeding programs for show livestock.

We’ll kick off the evening with a complimentary meal at 6:00 PM, followed by the presentation.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, March 27th

Time: Meal at 6:00 PM, program to follow

Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware - Strasburg (455 E. King Street, Strasburg, VA)

Cost: Free

RSVP is encouraged by March 20th by calling (540) 465-5182.

Prepare your livestock to compete at their best this season with guidance from the experts!

Rockingham Cooperative - Your Locally-Owned Livestock Store

Join us on Saturday, March 22, for an unforgettable experience with the Wildlife Center of Virginia!

The Wildlife Center will be bringing their amazing wildlife ambassadors—including opossums, birds of prey, and a turtle—to share their unique stories and teach us all about the incredible wildlife in our area.

This event is perfect for kids and kids at heart who want to learn more about our wild neighbors and how to help protect them.
When: Saturday, March 22
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware,
2589 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with nature and learn from the experts at the Wildlife Center of Virginia! Bring your family, your questions, and your love for animals—this event is sure to be a wild time!

Admission is FREE! See you there!

Organic Gardening Class
📅 Date: Saturday, March 22nd
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – Troutville (8649 Cloverdale Road)
💲 Cost: FREE

Spring is just around the corner—are you ready to grow organically? 🌻 Join us for a FREE Organic Gardening Class, led by Brent Wills, Program Manager with the Virginia Association for Biological Farming, and learn practical, proven techniques to make your organic garden thrive.

This educational class will cover:

• Preparing your garden for the season

• Choosing organic seeds and fertilizers

• Natural pest solutions

• How to attract pollinators

• Understanding your soil test results

• When (and how) to fertilize throughout the season

• Companion planting for success

• Scaling up your organic farm

Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your organic practices, this class offers valuable tips and advice you can use this growing season.

RSVPs are encouraged by March 15th.
📞 (540) 992-1001
📧 cholt@rockinghamcoop.com

We can’t wait to help you grow!
Your Locally-Owned Garden Store

Rockingham Cooperative invites youth and their families to attend Market Animals 101, a beginner-friendly workshop designed to introduce the fundamentals of showing market animals.

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Louisa Fairgrounds (208 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093)

This hands-on learning experience is perfect for youth interested in showing market animals and will cover:
✅ Goal Setting – Understanding the importance of planning and setting achievable livestock show goals.
✅ Livestock Evaluation – Learning key characteristics of a high-quality market animal.
✅ Nutrition – Exploring proper feeding practices to ensure animal health and performance.
✅ Showmanship – Developing handling and presentation skills for the show ring.

🐑 Market lambs and goats will be on-site for hands-on demonstrations!

Who should attend?

• Youth interested in showing market animals

• Parents who want to support their child's livestock show experience

🎟 This event is FREE, but RSVP is required by March 17th!
📞 To RSVP: Call (540) 437-2562 or email customerservice@rockinghamcoop.com

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and valuable knowledge from industry experts!

So You Want to Raise Chicks? | Educational Class

Thursday, March 20th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware - Troutville

(8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville, VA)

Are you ready to raise your own chicks this spring? We’re here to help you get started!

Join us for this free educational meeting designed to teach you everything you need to know about raising chicks successfully, including:

• Proper Nutrition to help your chicks thrive

• The Necessary Equipment to set up a safe, healthy brooder

• Best Practices for long-term poultry care

RSVP by March 14th by calling (540) 992-1001 or emailing jbrown@rockinghamcoop.com.

This event is proudly sponsored by Kent/Blue Seal Feeds.

We hope you’ll join us for this fun and informative evening at your locally-owned farm store!

REGISTER HERE

What you can look forward to…

Pre-Registered Participants Receive

FREE Bale of Pine Bedding

FREE Tube of De-Wormer

On-Site Equine Store

Sales on All Equine Feeds - $5 off/bag*

*up to 10 bags

Equine Working Equipment, Supplies, Medications and more!

Educational Sessions

All Educational Classes will be offered in the Exhibit Hall at the venue.

Tentative Schedule

9-10 am: Dr. Plaugher with ProHealth Veterinary Chiropractic discussing acupuncture/chiropractor options for your horse

10-11 am: Agronomy

11 am-12 pm: Fly Control

1-2 pm: Nutrition

2-3 pm: Dr. CJ Wise with Bar W Equine Veterinary Services

Drive Through Vaccine Clinic

Dr. CJ Wise, with Bar W Equine Veterinary Services will be on-site offering drive through vaccine services throughout the day (pre-registration suggested). The following vaccines/services are offered(some fees may apply):

• Coggins Testing (VA & WV Eligible)

• Core Vaccine - Eastern & Western Encephaloymyelitis, Rabies, Tetanus, West Nile Virus

• Flu/Rhino - Influenza/Rhinopneumonitis

• Rabies

• Microchipping

Equine Vendors On-Site

Visit with industry representatives and friends from your favorite feed company to other manufacturer reps, all on-site to answer your questions. Be sure to check out MagnaWave!

On-Site Tack Swap

Bring your extra tack and plan to shop a deal during our on-site Tack Swap!

Equine Kids Corner

Thanks to Virginia Cooperative Extension for partnering to offer opportunities for younger horse owners.

Food Available For Purchase

📢 Pond Care Class – Learn How to Keep Your Pond Healthy! 🌿

Join us at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Troutville for an informative Pond Care Class on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 5:30 pm!

🌊 What You’ll Learn:
Roanoke County Extension Agent Shawn Jadrnicek will provide expert guidance on maintaining a clean, healthy, and thriving pond. Whether you’re dealing with algae, water quality concerns, or general upkeep, this class will equip you with practical solutions for your farm pond.

📅 Event Details:
📍 Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – Troutville (8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville, VA)
📆 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 pm

📝 RSVP by March 6th:
Secure your spot by calling (540) 992-1001 or emailing cholt@rockinghamcoop.com by March 6th.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable pond management knowledge from an industry expert! 🌾🐟 We look forward to seeing you there.

🐥 Chick Days Open House at Rockingham Cooperative in Timberville! 🐥

Join us on Saturday, March 8th, from 10 AM - 2 PM for our Chick Days Open House at Rockingham Cooperative in Timberville! Whether you're just starting with backyard chickens or looking to expand your flock, this is the perfect event to get expert guidance and stock up on everything you need.

🐔 Poultry care & nutrition experts on-site to answer all your questions.
🥚 Learn how to start and maintain a healthy flock this spring.
🛍️ Find all the essentials—feed, brooders, heat lamps, and more!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 8th
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: Rockingham Cooperative – Timberville

We’re here to help you prepare for a successful chick-raising season! Don’t miss it! 🐣🐓 #ChickDays #PoultryCare #YourLocallyOwnedFarmStore

Pumpkin Growing Class – Learn the Secrets to Growing Giant Pumpkins!

Join us at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Troutville for a special Pumpkin Growing Class on Saturday, March 8, at 9:00 AM! 🌱

Led by expert Shon Thompson, this class will teach you the proven techniques to grow massive, competition-worthy pumpkins in your own garden. Whether you're looking to impress at the county fair or just want to grow the biggest pumpkin on the block, this class will give you the knowledge you need to succeed!

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Essential growing techniques for giant pumpkins
✔️ Tips on soil preparation, fertilization, and pest control
✔️ Secrets from experienced growers for competition-sized results

🎃 Bonus: Competition-quality seeds will be available!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware, 8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville, VA
📞 RSVP by March 1st – Call (540) 992-1001 or email cholt@rockinghamcoop.com to save your spot!

Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn from an expert and take your pumpkin-growing skills to the next level. Sign up today! 🌱🎃

🐣 Chick Days Meeting – Get Ready for a Great Poultry Season!

Join us at Rockingham Cooperative in Elkton for our upcoming Chick Days Meeting—a must-attend event for anyone raising chicks this year!

📅 Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 135 W. Spotswood Ave, Elkton, VA 22827

What You'll Learn:
✅ Tips for Raising Healthy Chicks
✅ Important Nutrition Considerations
✅ Learn About the NEW Safe-Guard Poultry De-Wormer

Featured Speakers:
🐥 Tommy Barron (Cargill)
🐥 Kellie Conley (MWI Animal Health)

🛒 We’ve Got Your Chick Supplies!
Get everything you need for a successful season—chick feed, heat lamps, bedding, and more—available in-store!

🎟 RSVP Deadline: February 28th
📞 Call (540) 298-1264 or stop by in-store to sign up.

Don’t miss this opportunity to start your chicks off right! Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Agronomy Producer Meeting – Sponsored by Seedway

📅 Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Plains District Community Center, 233 McCauley Ave, Timberville, VA

Rockingham Cooperative Agronomy Services invites you to attend our upcoming Agronomy Producer Meeting, sponsored by Seedway. This educational event is designed to provide local producers with the latest agronomic strategies to enhance productivity and profitability.

Topics Covered:

• Maximizing Yield & Profits

• Timely Application of Fertilizer on Hay Fields – Including the benefits of fertilizer impregnation for weed control

• Precision Application Capabilities – Learn how Rockingham Cooperative Agronomy Services can help you improve efficiency and resource management

Enjoy a complimentary lunch while gaining valuable knowledge from industry experts!

🔹 RSVP Deadline: Monday, February 17th
📞 Call: (540) 896-7017
📧 Email: bchandler@rockinghamcoop.com

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make the most of your agronomic investments! 🚜🌾

Pruning the Landscape Workshop – FREE Class!

Date: Saturday, February 22nd
Time: 9:30 am - 11 am
Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – 8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville, VA

Join us for a hands-on Pruning the Landscape Workshop at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Troutville! This free class offers valuable insights into proper pruning techniques from Lane Dellinger – Certified Arborist.

🌿 Topics Covered:

• When and how to prune different plants

• Best tools for effective pruning

• Maintaining plants to promote health and beauty

This is a great opportunity for gardeners and homeowners to learn expert tips and keep their landscapes looking their best!

💡 RSVP is encouraged by February 15th. Call (540) 992-1001 or email cholt@rockinghamcoop.com to reserve your spot.

📢 Space is limited – sign up today!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌱

Garden Starting Class at Rocking R Ace Hardware

📅 Date: Saturday, February 22nd
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Rocking R Ace Hardware, 1030 S. High Street, Harrisonburg, VA
📞 RSVP: Call (540) 434-9967 or visit us in-store

Join us for a Garden Starting Class and get ready for the upcoming gardening season! This class is perfect for anyone looking to start a garden or improve their gardening skills.

We’ll cover the basics of getting your garden started, from preparing your space to choosing the right plants.

Space is limited! Call (540) 434-9967 or stop by the store to RSVP and save your spot.

Start your gardening season off right with expert advice and helpful tips! 🌿🌸

FREE Gardening & Pest Control Class at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Bridgewater

Join us for an educational class on Saturday, February 15th at 9 AM at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Bridgewater (601 N. Main Street, Bridgewater, VA).

We’re partnering with Extension Master Gardeners to offer a joint session covering:

• Spotted Lanternfly Awareness & Management – Learn how to identify and control this invasive pest threatening local trees and crops.

• Starting a Garden – Get expert tips on soil preparation, plant selection, and maintenance to start your garden off right this season.

📍 Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – Bridgewater
🕘 Date & Time: Saturday, February 15th at 9 AM
💲 Cost: FREE!
📞 RSVP Recommended: Call (540) 828-2561 or visit the store to sign up.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn from the experts and get your garden ready for the season ahead! 🌿🐞

🌱 Make Vegetable Gardening Easier! 🌱

Join us at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Troutville for a FREE gardening class on Thursday, February 13th, at 5:30 pm in our garden center!

"Make Vegetable Gardening Easier" will be taught by Shawn Jadrnicek, Roanoke County Extension Agent, who will share expert tips to help you grow a more productive and low-maintenance vegetable garden this season. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, you'll gain valuable insights to simplify your gardening efforts and boost your harvest.

📍 Location: 8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville, VA
📅 Date: Thursday, February 13th
🕠 Time: 5:30 pm
💲 Cost: FREE!
☎️ RSVP: Space is limited! Call (540) 992-1001 or email cholt@rockinghamcoop.com to reserve your spot.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and get your garden ready for success! 🌿🥕🍅 #GrowWithUs #GardeningMadeEasy #RockinghamCoop

🐾🦉 Wildlife Center Demo at Rocking R Ace Hardware 🦉🐾

Join us on Saturday, February 8, for an unforgettable experience with the Wildlife Center of Virginia! 🌿

The Wildlife Center will be bringing their amazing wildlife ambassadors—including opossums, birds of prey, and a turtle—to share their unique stories and teach us all about the incredible wildlife in our area. 🐢🦅🐾

This event is perfect for kids and kids at heart who want to learn more about our wild neighbors and how to help protect them. 🧒❤️🌍

📅 When: Saturday, February 8
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Rocking R Ace Hardware, 1030 South High Street, Harrisonburg

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with nature and learn from the experts at the Wildlife Center of Virginia! 🌟 Bring your family, your questions, and your love for animals—this event is sure to be a wild time!

Admission is FREE! 🐾 See you there!

Painter's Tools and Tricks Class
📅 Date: Saturday, February 8th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware - Troutville
(8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville, VA)

Transform your home with the power of paint! 🖌️ Join us for our Painter's Tools and Tricks Class and gain the knowledge you need to kickstart your next DIY project.

What you'll learn:

• How to choose the right tools for a seamless paint job

• Quick and easy tricks to prepare your home for painting

• Expert tips for confident DIY painting

📣 RSVP encouraged by February 1st! Call (540) 992-1001 to reserve your spot.

No matter your skill level, this class is designed to give you the confidence and tools to refresh your space with ease.

We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, stop by our Troutville store or give us a call.

🌷 Lasagna Bulb Planting Workshop 🌷

📅 Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware
8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Join us for an exciting evening of gardening fun! At this hands-on Lasagna Bulb Planting Workshop, you’ll learn the art of layering bulbs to create a stunning spring display. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for you.

💐 What’s Included:

• A large planting pot

• Premium soil

• Beautiful spring bulbs

🎉 Cost: $40 per person

By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home your very own masterpiece, ready to bloom this spring!

📆 RSVP by January 31, 2025:

• Call (540) 992-1001

• Email cholt@rockinghamcoop.com

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to kick off the gardening season and add some vibrant blooms to your home.

We can't wait to see you there! 🌼

Fruit Pruning & Care Class at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Troutville

Join us on Saturday, February 1st, at 9:30 am at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Troutville (8649 Cloverdale Road) for an educational class on fruit tree and berry bush care.

Learn from Mr. Shawn Jadrnicek, Roanoke County Extension Agent, as he shares expert insights on:

• Proper planting techniques

• Effective pruning for healthy growth

• Pest control strategies

• Tips for a successful harvest

This hands-on class is perfect for gardeners of all levels looking to enhance their skills.

Space is limited to the first 25 attendees. RSVP by January 25th in-store or by calling (540)992-1001.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you grow your fruit-growing success! 🌳🍓