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Finding my place

May 7, 2026 SNorman

I grew up on a draft horse and mule farm in Baltimore County Maryland. I spent my summers tracking the weather for the perfect 3 days of sunshine and stacking hay in our old bank barn. I slept in stalls to watch foals be born. I carried hay in two feet of snow and busted… Continue reading Finding my place

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The Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) program develops leaders who can effectively engage all segments of the Virginia agricultural community to create collaborative solutions and promote agriculture inside and outside of the industry.

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