by Team Project GROWS | Sep 15, 2021 | Project Grows News
By Lindy Magness (Environmental Education Assistant ’21) and Nichole Barrows (Director of Education) Exciting things are growing at Dixon Education Center! As part of Project GROWS’ continued partnership with Dixon this calendar year, we have focused on...
by Team Project GROWS | Sep 2, 2021 | Project Grows News
by Ann Snyder Co-chair, Project GROWS Board of Trustees September 1, 2021 Dear Friends and Partners, We write to you today with news of significant change at GROWS. Executive Director, Tom Brenneman, has decided to step away from his role as of September 30, 2021. We...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 16, 2021 | Project Grows News
By Lauren Dessaure, Virginia Tech Dietetic Student and Virginia Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed intern What is a Farmer’s Market? A farmer’s market, by definition, is a food market where local farmers sell fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and other...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 12, 2021 | Project Grows News
By Garrett P., 2021 Youth Leader in Ag (Summer Youth Staff), Staunton High School ’23 Project GROWS is a really nice experience. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to be outside in nature—you can learn about all the different plants and when to harvest and plant...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 12, 2021 | Project Grows News
By Kyra H., 2021 Youth Leader in Ag (Summer Youth Staff), Staunton High School ’23 After getting major spine surgery and relearning how to walk, I wouldn’t have expected myself to start working at a farm. I love the environment here. Everyone is so respectful of...
by Team Project GROWS | Aug 11, 2021 | Project Grows News
By Seth Z., 2021 Youth Leader in Ag (Summer Youth Staff), Staunton High School ’22 I began this job at the beginning of June with my fellow staff. I feel I have developed some important skills for farming and in general. Although it is a paid job, it can sometimes...
