Podcasts

A familiar voice in Virginia Agriculture and media has retired. On this edition of the Valley Farm Forum, Jeff Ishee talks with Norm Hyde. Norm has been reporting agriculture news on radio and TV for decades. Jeff also updates the latest field conditions in the Shenandoah Valley and has advice on why you should give your cattle herd and annual review.

With this year’s Great Community Give just over a week away, Lauren Jefferson and Jodi Haas with the Community Foundation discuss the importance of giving during this year’s event.  Over 145 local non-profits in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County could benefit from this years fundraiser, happening April 16th between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.  Donations can be made at www.greatcommunitygive.com.

Redbud trees are beginning to bloom in our neighborhood and soon they will be up and down the east coast. Andre Viette talks about the many varieties of the tree and the beauty of not onl the blooms, but the leaves!

Viburnum is a beautiful, flowering plant, that you’ll see in the spring. Andre Viette talks about the different varieties and caring for them.

Spring has sprung early this year, with warm temperatures reaching into the 70’s range, many flowers are blooming early. Andre and Mark Viette talk about the early spring and about things you can prune this time of the year.