Wow, who would have thought introducing yourself could be so difficult. I guess, I will start with the basics. My name is Teresa Lindberg. I grew up on a small family farm in West Virginia and was active in 4-H and in the National FFA organization. These organizations provided me with the foundation to begin what I call my "agricultural… Continue reading Introduction Post
Report on Seminar One in Blacksburg, Virginia
The first seminar of the VALOR program took place on Friday, September 14 in Blacksburg, Virginia and ended on Sunday. The VALOR director, Dr. Megan Seibel, met the inaugural class and their spouses as she detailed the exciting opportunities of the program. The program will provide communications training, intrapersonal assessments for heighten self-awareness, problem solving… Continue reading Report on Seminar One in Blacksburg, Virginia
Introducing…
...Ian Heatwole, who rarely smiles for the camera. Ok....that's great. Tell me more. In partnership with my family, I own and manage Fox Run Farms, LLC and FRF Cross Keys, LLC in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. "World Headquarters" is more specifically located in Weyers Cave, VA, an area from which I seldom stray. The… Continue reading Introducing…
The Advisory Council speaks about the program…
Matt Lohr, the Commissioner of Agriculture for Virginia’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences explains that, “The VALOR program provides an avenue for premier training in communications and media relations, as well as strategies for working with elected officials, for current and future agricultural leaders. We need young folks in agriculture prepared to accept the growing challenges the industry… Continue reading The Advisory Council speaks about the program…
Want to learn more about VALOR – check out this prezi
Prezi is a moving presentation which we used to introduce the VALOR program. This presentation will tell you what the program is, who is involved, and how YOU can be a part of VALOR. Intro to VALOR Tell us what you think.
A Message from the Director
What an honor it is to be serving as the Inaugural Director of the Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) Program! Agriculture today is at an exciting crossroads with regard to the role it plays in social, political and economic issues on local, national and international stages. With a program like VALOR, we are able to… Continue reading A Message from the Director
