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Spotlight on Valley Agriculture
2 weeks ago
Cross Keys Equine Therapy

Alicia Burns, founder and executive director for Cross Keys, talks about how the organization started, how they help those in need of therapy.

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Spotlight on Valley Agriculture
5 months ago
Augusta Harvest Market opens for the season

WEYERS CAVE VA: (Rocktown Now) – Sandra Fitzgerald discussed this weekend’s Augusta Harvest Market. […]

Spotlight on Valley Agriculture
6 months ago
James Martin, Virginia’s Division Director of Soil and Water Conservation

Martin explains that conservation practices—such as livestock stream exclusion, rotational grazing, and establishing streamside buffers.

Spotlight on Valley Agriculture
9 months ago
Spotlight on Valley Agriculture – Rockingham Petroleum

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Josh Stephens, General Manager of Rockingham Petroleum, discusses the […]

Spotlight on Valley Agriculture
10 months ago
Spotlight on Valley Agriculture – Verona Holiday Market

VERONA VA: (Rocktown Now) – The WSVA Spotlight on Valley Agriculture highlights the upcoming […]

Spotlight on Valley Agriculture
10 months ago
Spotlight on Valley Agriculture – Virginia Agricultural Food Assistance Program

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – The Virginia Agricultural Food Assistance Program (VAFAP), created by […]

Spotlight on Valley Agriculture
10 months ago
Spotlight on Valley Agriculture – Ag in the Classroom awards local schools

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Virginia’s Ag in the Classroom program recently awarded grants […]

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Spotlight on Valley Agriculture
11 months ago
Harrisonburg Farmers Market Offers Local Thanksgiving Recipe Kits

HARRISONBURG, VA – (Rocktown Now)  – With Thanksgiving just days away, the Harrisonburg Farmers […]

Early Mornings
11 months ago
National FFA Update: Delegates reject membership proposal

INDIANAPOLIS IN: (Rocktown Now) – Jennifer Armstrong from the Virginia FFA Foundation shared an update on the National FFA Convention during her appearance on WSVA, highlighting a key vote on affiliate membership. Virginia, represented by six state officer delegates, participated in a lengthy discussion that ultimately led to the rejection of affiliate membership. The decision was influenced by concerns over financial fairness, especially for smaller chapters in states like Virginia that do not receive state funding to cover affiliation dues. Armstrong expressed relief at the outcome, noting that increased dues would have posed a financial burden on local chapters and the Foundation’s fundraising efforts. She anticipates the conversation will continue, potentially leading to a more equitable solution from the national board.

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