The future of farming lies in our youth.
Many of you know about the Future Farmers of America—an agricultural organization in our schools designed to prepare boys and...
Stuarts Draft Solar – update
At the April 10 Augusta County Board of Supervisors meeting, the solar developer asked for and was granted a 30-day...
Take Action on the ACP
Don’t let Dominion change the rules to fix its pipeline problems The proposed route for Dominion’s 600-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline...
Surprise! Funding for I-81
We thought we were finished talking about Interstate 81 for a while when legislators adjourned the General Assembly Session, agreeing...
Friedens and Rockingham Rural Roads
Encouraging public input in local planning decisions is a vital part of the work of the Alliance. The citizens of...
Two solar projects in Page
Special use permits for two utility-scale solar projects have been requested in Page County, one near Luray and one near...
Governor Amends I-81 Legislation
We are deeply concerned about the Governor’s last minute amendments to HB 2718/SB 1716 which would raise the gas tax...
Northbrook Farm and a mother’s wish
The last week of December 2018 is a date third generation farmer, Dee Hockman, is not likely to forget anytime soon.
With our Conservation Powers Combined
When Emily Warner, senior director of land conservation with Potomac Conservancy, first visited Bear Garden, she knew the 270-acre property was a great candidate for permanent land protection.
Historic Barns of Shenandoah County: A Living Heritage
It’s hard to think of a drive in the Valley where you don’t pass by a lovely old barn. For...