Hannah R. Bishop

Hannah Bishop serves as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent for the Dinwiddie Extension Office. In this role, she works alongside farmers, landowners, producers, community partners, and residents to connect local needs with research-based resources from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Her work focuses on building relationships, supporting agricultural education, strengthening community partnerships, and helping individuals make informed decisions for their farms, land, and families.

Before transitioning to Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hannah served Dinwiddie County through 4-H Youth Development for 11.5 years, where she led programs in camping, school enrichment, volunteer development, fundraising, leadership, and community engagement. She brings that same energy, creativity, and people-centered approach to her ANR work and is committed to serving Dinwiddie County with practical support, strong partnerships, and a willingness to learn from the community.

Education

• Virginia Tech - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Sciences, Minors in Animal and Poultry Science and Agricultural Economics, 2014
• Virginia Tech - Master of Science in Agriculture and Life Science - Education, 2018

Work Experience

2026-present: Senior Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dinwiddie

2019-2026: Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Dinwiddie

2015-2018: Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Dinwiddie

2013-2014: Virginia Cooperative Extension Summer Intern, Dinwiddie

Professional Certifications

• Master 4-H Camp Director
• Instructor - Archery Shooting Education
• Instructor - Project Learning Tree
• Instructor - Project WET
• Youth Mental Health First Aid
• Instructor - MyPI Youth Emergency Preparedness
• Instructor - Yoga for Kids
• Instructor - Character Counts! 

Awards and Honors

• 2025: Margaret R. Svoboda Award for Excellence in Extension Service
• 2025: Epsilon Sigma Phi (VA Chapter) Distinguished Team Award (Team led by Chad Proudfoot)
• 2025: VESA Superlative Award - Most Likely to Say "I Have a Spreadsheet for That"
• 2025: VCE Program Excellence Award - Southeast District Winner - New Initiatives
• 2025: VCE Program Excellence Award - Statewide Winner - Program Impact
• 2025: Southern Region Chamber of Commerce (SOVA) Non-Profit of the Year
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - Excellence in Teen Programming
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - 4-H Club Support Award
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - Jim Kahler Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Award
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - Excellence in Peer Professional Development Award (Team led by Chad Proudfoot)
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Promotional Piece (Individual)
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Social Media Piece (Individual)
• 2024: Episilon Sigma Ph (VA Chapter) - Diversity/Multicultural Individual Award
• 2024: SOVA Chamber Non Profit of the Month
• 2024: VCE Program Excellence Award - SE District Winner - Interdisciplinary (with Jessica Jones)
• 2024: SE Quarterly Faculty Award
• 2023: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Social Media Package/Campaign (Individual)
• 2023: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Media Presentation
• 2023: Virginia 4-H All Star Award
• 2023: Dinwiddie Chamber Non Profit of the Year
• 2022: NAE4HYDP Distinguished Service Award
• 2022: Innovative Programming Award
• 2021: NAE4HYDP Achievement in Service Award
• 2021: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Video Program
• 2021: Dinwiddie Chamber of Commerce Non Profit of the Year
• 2020: ESP (VA Chapter) - Less than Five Year Award
• 2020: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - Diversity and Inclusion
• 2019: Innovative Program Award
• 2018: Innovative Program Award
• 2017: State Program Excellence Award in Program Marketing
• 2017: Central District Program Excellence Award in Program Marketing
• 2017: Agriculture Innovative Program Award
• 2017: Innovative Program Award
• 2015: NACAA First Place Winner in Video Communications (led by Mike Parrish)
• 2015: State First Place Winner in Video Communications (led by Mike Parrish)

Professional Associations

• Virginia Association of 4-H Agents
• Virginia Extension Service Association
• National Association of 4-H Agents
• Episilon Sigma Phi