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
Agriculture has an impact on every person in the world. There are so many facets, that I sincerely believe a person could be immersed in the field a lifetime and only touch the surface of the many dimensions, opportunities, and experiences available in Agriculture. Americans often take for granted having safe and healthy, high quality, economical,… Continue reading Opportunities in Agriculture
On our final day of session III, Jeff Slaven and his family took time out of their Sunday to share the details of the many operations that have sprung out of opportunities presented to them. I would hardly say that luck would have anything to do with the success of this family farming operation that… Continue reading “An Enterprise of Opportunity”
Regardless of the particular sector of the industry in which we engage, each of us is faced with complex issues on a regular basis. Will additional funding improve the quality of youth education programs? Is regulation the only path to environmental protection? Should producers focus on developing local markets or pursue international opportunities? First, I… Continue reading How Do You Make Decisions About Complex Issues?
"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.
Saturday morning of Seminar III began with a visit to the Virginia Department of Forestry’s Nursery operation in Crimora, VA. Our tour of the Crimora operation was conducted by Josh McLaughlin, Nursery Forester for the Virginia Department of Forestry and manager of the Crimora facility. Josh graduated from Virginia Tech in 2004 with a BS… Continue reading Tree Seedling Production at its Finest
please click on any of the photos below for an enlarged view Sunday, January 6, 2013 … Continue reading Valley Seminar III: Final Day Revealed!
please click on any of the photos below for an enlarged view Saturday, January 5, 2013 … Continue reading Valley Seminar III: Day Three Revealed!
please click on any of the photos below for an enlarged view Friday, January 4, 2013 WhiteWave Foods Mt. Crawford, VA with Christopher Tate, Continuous Improvement Manager MeadWestvaco Paper Mill Covington, VA with Ollie Kitchen, Jr., Regional Wood Manager annd Becky Johnson, Communications Manager
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
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