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When the owners of, Willow, a Tennessee Walking horse, could no longer afford to keep her, they turned to Danelle Southerly, who owns a horse farm near Timberville. Danelle agreed to take her in and care for her for the rest of her life. Over the years, Danelle has adopted several more horses and created Willow Haven Farm Sanctuary. On WSVA’s Spotlight on Valley Agriculture, Danelle talks about the mission of her non-profit sanctuary.
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On this episode of Spotlight on Valley Agriculture, we talk with Jared Burner, owner of Burner Farm in Luray, Virginia. The farm specializes in Natural, Grain-Fed, Dry-Aged Beef Raised in the Shenandoah Valley without Antibiotics, Hormones or Steroids.
Hilary Moore, co-owner of Three Peaks Farm in Mount Crawford talks about how she’s gone from being an EMU professor to making honey, along with her husband. Three Peaks Farm produces honey, beeswax, & products made from them candles, lip balm, lotion bars.
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Give FFA Day is February 20, 2025. Jennifer Armstrong, Executive Director of the Virginia FFA Foundation, talks about the importance of giving during this special day. Funds help purchase the famous FFA Blue Jackets for new members. Learn more at https://www.vaffa.org/
October 23, 2024
Jackie Diaz, state reporter for the Virginia FFA chapter, updates us on preparations for the 97th annual National FFA Convention.
The 97th annual National FFA Convention starts Wednesday. Virginia State FFA President Grayson Long, on WSVA Radio, talks about the activities leading up to opening day.
The 18th annual Mill Day will take place at the McCormick Farm in Raphine this Saturday. Dr. Garbriel Pent, Superintendent of the farm talks about the mill’s history and the event.
Jennifer Armstrong, Executive Director of the Virginia FFA Foundation gives an update on the FFA and talks about plans for the yearly “Blue Carpet Gala” fundraiser.
Nate Clark with the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community talks about their farm, which recently became certified at organic.