Farm, Conservation, and Dairy: The Paulsons’ Story
The Paulson Family Farm in Rockingham County is a multi-generational dairy operation along the South Fork of the Shenandoah River....
Reviving the Land, Strengthening the Farm
Alex Moore and his family have been farming in Augusta County for four generations. Over the past decade, Alex and...
Landowner and Farmer Working Together in Conservation
Peter Dula and Ilse Ackerman live just north of Harrisonburg in a historic farmhouse on land that was settled by Ilse’s...
Strengthening Local Food Year-Round
Stefan Hess and Anna Showalter, owners of Friendly Neighbor Gardens in Linville, began growing vegetables in their backyard in 2019....
Chime in on Augusta Comp Plan!
There is some wonderful material in the draft Augusta County comprehensive plan thanks to the incredibly hard work by county staff, but it is not yet our roadmap for the future.
Second Input Workshop in Staunton
Staunton-area community members, property owners and stakeholders are welcome to attend to react to draft goals and help determine the updated comp plan priorities.
Great Community Give in Rockingham & Harrisonburg!
Once a year, the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham brings together nonprofits that make the Valley a better place to live, work, and play for one big day of online giving—and that day is April 16, from 6 AM to 8 PM.
Conservation ‘Speed-Dating’
Along with partners in the Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative, we’ve been exploring a new way to connect landowners with technical expertise and funding for all kinds of conservation actions.
Warren County Comp Plan Passed
The Warren County Board of Supervisors adopted its updated comprehensive plan at the April 1 meeting and this document now...
Support a Shenandoah Rail Trail…Again!
Having reviewed VDOTs Phase 1 report, we remain confident that the highest and best use of public funding is the Shenandoah Rail Trail.