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The class hears from Josh McLaughlin at the Virginia Forestry Department Nursery in Crimora, VA
A field of pine seedlings planted at the Nursery
Josh explains to the class the process that takes place at the Nursery from planting the seedlings to shipping the seedlings
The Leech family hosted the VALOR class at their fully robotic dairy just outside Lexington, VA
Class members watch the robots complete the milking process
Thank you Ingleside Dairy Farm for sharing the latest innovation in dairy with the VALOR class
Mickey Baugher with the Virginia Poultry Growers’ Cooperative explains the history and operations at the Cooperative
Dennis Stoneburner from Glen Hill Farm spoke with the class about composting
David Hughes (center) owner of Rivermont Farms and turkey grower discusses biosecurity and growing techniques with class members
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Virginia Forestry Department Nursery
Crimora, VA with Josh McLaughlin
Innovation at Ingleside Dairy
Lexington, VA with Charlie Leech and Family
Dynamic Practice and Partnerships with the Poultry Co-op
Broadway and Timberville, VA with David Hughes, Mickey Baugher, Dennis Stoneburner
Dinner at Jonny Appleseed in Woodstock, Virginia sponsored by David Hughes, Advisory Council Member
Ag Movie Viewing: American Meat Directed by Graham Meriwether
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