The protection, conservation, and regeneration of soil and water resources continues to be extremely important. Understanding farmers’ and ranchers’ agroecological values and their stories are critical for creating resilient ecosystems and profitable agricultural systems. Virginia Tech’s Center for Food System and Community Transformation, in collaboration with National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), USDA-Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and community partners, invite you to participate in the upcoming Soil for Water Virtual Forums on August 13, 15, and 20 to hear and learn from the varied stories and dynamic experiences of nine Virginia farmers and ranchers. 

Seeding Deeper Connections to Land and Community

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 11am-12 pm ET
Speakers: Sarah and Ralph Morton of Cattle Run Farm LLC, Sally Walker of Glade Road Growing, and Buck and AJ Holsinger of Holsinger Homeplace Farms
Register: https://tinyurl.com/soilforwaterforum-Aug13

Adaptive Grazing, Mentoring, and Systems Thinking

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 11am -12 pm ET
Speakers: Gil Yearwood of Ellett Valley Beef Company, Becky Szarzynski of Ember Cattle Company, and Jacob Gilley of Heaven’s Hollow Farm
Register: https://tinyurl.com/soilforwaterforum-Aug15

Ecological Health: Epiphanies and Experiences

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 11am-12pm ET
Speakers: Adam Taylor of Singing Spring Farm, Leo Tammi of Shamoka Run Farm, and Michael Sands of Bean Hollow Grass-Fed Farm
Register: https://tinyurl.com/soilforwaterforum-Aug20

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Katie Trozzo ketrozzo@vt.edu or 540-232-2233 during regular business hours at least 10 days prior to the event.

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