There is a widespread belief that it is us vs. them when it comes to the relationship between the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Agricultural Industry. I would submit that it doesn’t have to be that way. I recently had the opportunity along with the VALOR fellows to visit the EPA in… Continue reading U. S. Environmental Protection Agency vs. Agriculture… Inevitable? Maybe not.
Author: rogerelkins
Farmers know why
Farmers know why they do what they do. The VALOR Fellows recently reviewed a TED TALK featuring Simon Sinek titled “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”. http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.htmlThis video puts forth the notion that Great Leaders inspire action by having a belief and putting forth that belief. The examples given are from business where companies such as Apple… Continue reading Farmers know why
I’m from the News and I would like to ask you some questions…
These few words can can spawn many different reactions, intimidation, fear, anger maybe even terror. We are intimidated and fear saying the wrong thing, of being misquoted and taken out of context. We have these reservations even in the friendliest of interviews with reporters. So often the topic is contentious and there is much controversy,… Continue reading I’m from the News and I would like to ask you some questions…
Communication… Knowledge Exchange.
"The art of communication is the language of leadership." — James Humes Our journey as VALOR fellows is one of enlightnement, education and leadership developement. An integral part of our path to success is communication, as Mr. Humes noted, communication is the language of leadership. Our recent travels found us in Harrisonburg, VA at WVPT… Continue reading Communication… Knowledge Exchange.
Uranium Mining in Virginia… Boom or Bust?
In 2007, Virginia Uranium, Inc., went public with plans to exploit a major uranium deposit in PittsylvaniaCounty. The deposit at the Cole Hill Farm had been identified years ago but in 1982 the Virginia Legislature enacted a statewide ban on uranium mining which still exists today. To date, industry has failed to garner sufficient support… Continue reading Uranium Mining in Virginia… Boom or Bust?
VALOR Fellows visit Mid-Atlantic Aquatic Technology
On Saturday November 17 the VALOR Fellows visited the facilities of Mid-Atlantic Aquatic Technology. http://www.maatfarms.com/Home.html (MAAT) There we met with MAAT’s Farm Manager, Mr. Chris Bentley. Mr. Bentley began his career in Aquaculture at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Biology. He then earned his Masters Degree in Biology with… Continue reading VALOR Fellows visit Mid-Atlantic Aquatic Technology
Cotton Engine
A cotton engine commonly referred to as a "cotton gin" patented by Eli Whitney in 1794 revolutionized cotton production. Having just had an opportunity to "gin" some cotton by hand I have a new appreciation for the significance of Mr. Whitney's cotton gin. Having grown up in Southwest Virginia I have never had an opportunity… Continue reading Cotton Engine
Greetings from…
Greetings from the Great Southwest!!! Please allow me to introduce myself, Roger Elkins, born and raised in Lee County, where Virginia begins. Along with my wife Martha and my son Andrew we own and operate Elkins Sandy Spring Farm where we raise beef cattle and just enough hay and corn to keep their bellies full. … Continue reading Greetings from…
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