Being a father of a little girl often means watching her favorite movie over and over; often until you have memorized every line and scene. Shrek 3 is that movie for me. I have seen this movie countless times, but to Bailey, it is always fresh and new. Maybe it is a comfort thing; I… Continue reading Far, Far Away
Our most recent VALOR session landed us in historic Richmond, VA, where we had the opportunity to witness our Commonwealth legislature in action. Virginia’s legislature is unique in that it holds to the principles of our founding, where political leaders remain citizen legislators. Our leaders still get to pack up their lunchpail and go to… Continue reading Great Debate & Defining Decisions
In January our VALOR class traveled to the balmy Shenandoah Valley, where we had the opportunity to visit with producers and agribusinesses who are capitalizing on opportunities in Virginia’s diverse agricultural economy. Lucky for us, we got to visit all these outside, where the temperature got to about 20 degrees. While many may be familiar that… Continue reading Perseverance Amidst Change
The second session of VALOR took us to Suffolk, VA, where we had the opportunity to experience and realize the diversity and impact of Virginia agriculture. Our visit focused on all levels of production; from field, to harvest, to processing, to getting it to your front door. We visited Paul Roger’s farm; a conventional farming… Continue reading Sea of Opportunity
It's often said, "To hear God laugh, tell Him your plans." I'm sure He has had plenty of good laughs at some of my best and worst laid plans. Life is full of the unexpected, and while I have definitely had my fair share of the unexpected, I've always found there was character building moment or… Continue reading Ready for what’s next…
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