Education and Awareness

National FFA week reloaded.

I admit I am cheating here... I have 3 blog posts floating around in my head right now, but time to pen none of them.  As National FFA week is upon us again, for your convenience I have copied my blog post from this time last year.  The sentiment still holds true, so perhaps this… Continue reading National FFA week reloaded.

Education and Awareness

What is your vision statement?

Part of the VALOR program focus is leading the Fellows on a journey of discovery.  Not only discovery of what agriculture is throughout the various areas in Virginia, but also a journey of personal discovery.  What is it that drives you?  Why do you do what you do how you do it?  What does the… Continue reading What is your vision statement?

About VALOR, Seminars

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

Communication, Education and Awareness, Seminars

Do you EQ?

VALOR is not just fun and games.  Sure, we travel to exciting destinations and meet with dynamic people in order to gain a better working knowledge and understanding of the many facets connected to the agriculture industry in Virginia.  But....there are also.... tests.  (and homework too, for that matter)  Not just easy little true/false quizzes --… Continue reading Do you EQ?