10/15/2026
🌱 LHR Spotlight: Agriculture & Sustainability
On October 8, our Leadership Harrisonburg-Rockingham (LHR) class explored the vital role agriculture plays in our local economy and the future of the Shenandoah Valley! 🚜🌾
The day focused on agriculture education, farming sustainability, and emerging technology, giving participants a closer look at how farmers protect natural resources, reduce environmental impact, and use resources efficiently.
Highlights included:
🌱 Learning about agriculture education and farming sustainability in the Shenandoah Valley
🤝 Exploring the history of the Rockingham County Fairgrounds Association
💪 Discovering individual strengths and leadership development
🚁 Learning about the latest in agricultural drone technology
🐄 Touring Hillview Farm and learning more about local farming operations
A special thank you to Rockingham Cooperative, our session sponsor, and to all of our presenters and hosts for sharing their knowledge and expertise with our LHR class! We also appreciate for providing lunch.
Experiences like these help our future leaders better understand the industries, people, and organizations that make our community thrive. 💚
Interested in learning more about the Leadership Harrisonburg-Rockingham program? Contact Carlie Floyd at [email protected]!
