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…
Category: About VALOR
Reblog: VALOR program starts new year with a focus on human development
The Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Center offered a two part series of human development courses for the Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results program’s inaugural class. “The VALOR Program is designed to develop leaders who can effectively engage all segments of the Virginia agricultural community to create collaborative solutions and promote agriculture inside and outside the industry. Participants,… Continue reading Reblog: VALOR program starts new year with a focus on human development
Reblogged: Shenandoah County man wins national Farm Bureau honor
Dana Allen Fisher of Shenandoah County was named the winner of this year’s American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award. He was recognized Jan. 14 at the AFBF Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. “We couldn’t be more proud of Dana and all of our Young Farmers Program participants. It’s great… Continue reading Reblogged: Shenandoah County man wins national Farm Bureau honor
Innovation.Amadas.VALOR.
Amadas One of the most valuable aspects of VALOR thus far has been access to individuals and organizations making things happen in the industry. VALOR Advisory Council Member and President of Amadas Industries, Incorporated, Dr. Stanley A. Brantley, Jr., treated us to tours of the Amadas fabrication shop, assembly facility and Amadas Coach during our… Continue reading Innovation.Amadas.VALOR.
The Real Horse Power
“Chip and Mike… come Gee, or come Haw, or WOOOOW” Now five years ago, if you would have said that Matt Hickey would be saying those words to a team of horses WHILE DRIVING THEM. I would have laughed my head off! I mean really, I am allergic to horses. I have always had some… Continue reading The Real Horse Power
Farmer In Plain View
Farmer in Plain View Good evening Agricultural enthusiasts, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to others that share my passion for the safe reliable production of food and fiber. My name is Hunter Richardson and I am a farmer in Plainview, Virginia. I am a passionate advocate of farming on the… Continue reading Farmer In Plain View
Finding Dana Fisher
Greetings from the road! I am Dana Fisher, a proud life-long resident of Shenandoah County, where I grew up on my family's small beef cattle operation. I was an active member of my local FFA chapter, and I was proud to represent Central FFA on the state and national levels. My time in FFA helped… Continue reading Finding Dana Fisher
Thoughts of a Grass Farmer…
My name is CJ Isbell, and I live in Rockville, Va located in western Hanover County. My family's has a long history in agriculture; from by great-grandfather working for Virginia Dairy, my grandfather's commercial farming operation, to the direct marketing farming operation I co-own today. My grandfather started our farm in 1951, starting with over… Continue reading Thoughts of a Grass Farmer…
Searching for Ken Ryan….
Have you ever done a search for yourself on Facebook? I just looked for myself on this mainstream social media site. Facebook lists over 150 people by the name of Ken Ryan…..but only one of them is part of the inaugural class of VALOR. Please allow me to introduce myself – my name is Ken… Continue reading Searching for Ken Ryan….
VALOR exhibited in Virginia Tech’s Innovations
VALOR was featured in Innovations with an article titled "Inaugural VALOR class named". The piece gives insight into the program, the mission, and the inaugural class members. Read the article to learn more
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