Frank Long

Education and Degrees

B.S., Virginia Tech, Agribusiness Management, Major in Agriculture Applied Economics, Minor in General Political Science

M.A., Virginia Tech, Science – Food Safety and Biosecurity

Work Experience

Frank Long is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics with a minor in general Political Science. Upon graduation from Virginia Tech, he returned to his native Eastern Shore and to his position on the family farm before accepting the job as Middlesex County’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent in 2020. Upon accepting the position as Middlesex County’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent, Frank began pursuing his master’s degree in food safety and biosecurity and completed his degree in the spring of 2024. A native Eastern Shore-man, he hails from an established farming family in lower Northampton County and has many years of experience in vegetable and grain production. His other areas of expertise include farm transition planning, oyster production, and integrated pest management planning.

Professional Associations

Virginia Association of Agricultural Extension Agents, 2020 - present

National Association of Agriculture County Agents, 2020 – present

International Farm Transition Network, 2022 - present

National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals, 2023 - present