Locavore Index 2012
Virginia ranks 34th in 2012 Locavore Index Ranking of states. Click here for a PDF chart: via Locavore Index
It’s Strawberry Season!
Strawberry season is upon us! We’ve assembled a list of local strawberry growers in the Shenandoah Valley. Many of these growers sell at area farmers markets– head out to the market this weekend to pick
Profitable Greenhouse Production of Local Produce Workshop, 5/16
VCE Specialists will cover: High Tunnel Production of Local Produce Greenhouse Selection and Construction Crop Production Details Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Edibles Marketing Your Local Produce Is Your Operation Profitable? When: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Where: The Gathering Place, 841 Mt.
29 March 2012 
Francie 
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Workshop: Agritourism in A Creative Economy, 4/24
The Central Shenandoah Planning District’s Fields of Gold initiative, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and Virginia Tourism are hosting a workshop on April 24, 2012, entitled “Agritourism
27 March 2012
Francie
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Marketing 101: Strategies for Farmers & Food-Based Businesses Workshop on 3/29
The Highland Center in Monterey is holding a workshop entitled “Marketing 101: Strategies for Farmers & Food-Based Businesses” on March 29, 2012. Register by e-mailing Scott Smith (tscottsmith (at) htcnet.org). More info: If you currently operate a
23 March 2012
Francie
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Farm-to-Institution Workshops on 3/26 & 3/27
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is hosting a series of farm-to-institution workshops in Warrenton and Charlottesville. Please see below for more information about their scheduled for next week. The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) invites you to
15 March 2012
Francie
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Conserving Working Lands Workshop, 3/26
Hosted by Shenandoah Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local partner Valley Conservation Council. Conserving Working Lands Workshop, March 26, 7pm Location: Wilbur Pence Middle School Library, 375 Bowman Road, Dayton, Virginia • Curious about conservation easements or agricultural
Get in the Guide!
We are gearing up for the 2012 Shenandoah Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local guide. The target date for publication is May 1. Our goal is for all counties in our Buy Fresh Buy Local
2 March 2012
Francie
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Lancaster Ag Experts to Visit Valley, Discuss Farm Entrepreneurship & Strategic Planning
“We should incentivize local business clusters that build connections and cooperation between related businesses, even though these businesses and networks may at times compete with each other.” ~ Ken Meter, President of Crossroads Resource
Summer Camps Go Local
Will your child be attending a camp this summer that serves local food? Oak Hart Farm in Berryville has published their 2012 summer camp brochure. Campers at Oak Hart Farm “will feel, see, and taste
