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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.
Lynne Hess with Back Home On The Farm talks about the impact of this summer’s drought on their farm and preparing for this year’s corn maze.
Danielle Southerly with Willow Haven Farm talks about her equine rescue operation, operated at her stables in Timberville, VA. She also talks about the horse “Willow”, the reason she started the rescue non profit. – Rockingham County Fair
From the Rockingham County Fair, Ayla Janney from Janney Farm in Broadway, talks about her experience at the Rockingham County Fair and about the animals she’s showing at this year’s sale.
Barbara Roadcap, a board member and volunteer at the Rockingham Co Fair, talks about the different educational events taking place in the Agri-Tivity Zone at this year’s fair.