It’s spring in the Shenandoah Valley and farmers are hard at work preparing for their 2026 planting season. There I was sitting at my four-year-old’s first soccer game in rural Mount Jackson, Virginia. I took a deep breath and inhaled the unquestionable smell of poultry litter scattered at nearby farms and was immediately transported to… Continue reading Chicken Litter
The fourth seminar for VALOR Class 7 led us throughout the beautiful Shenandoah Valley - my home. The core theme around our seminar was "Why?" https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA?si=Ot-nSGnp9vK40HEO So WHY am I writing a blog post about crying in public? Stick with me. It'll make sense. Amanda, you tell everyone about Andy It was at ATL Farms,… Continue reading Crying in Public
Seminar II brought our class to the Tidewater region of Virginia. A region that I, a native Texan, had never seen (other than a few touristy jaunts to Virginia Beach). We were immersed in the culture of cotton, peanuts, pork, and potatoes that has abundant historical context to the region. Our stops along the way… Continue reading Will Ferrell Actually Sells Peanuts
Howdy! I am Amanda Culp. I currently have the pleasure of working as the Director of Communications & Marketing at Maola Local Dairies, owned by Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association. Through my position with Maola, I lead a team of five individuals who share our sustainable dairy platform with customers and consumers while… Continue reading Learning to Lead in Virginny
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