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Agriculture Enhancement:
Shenandoah County ranks fifth in overall agriculture production in the Commonwealth. With an annual farm income of more than $100 million, agriculure is the highest earning industry in the county and relates closely to the success of other industries, such as tourism, within the county.
For detailed information on Shenandoah County Agricultural Production, refer to the 2007 USDA Census of Agriculture.
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Shenandoah Forum created an agricultural initiative in 2011 to help realize some of the exciting ideas that arose from our Farm to Table series in 2010.
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Buy Fresh Buy Local promotes local farming, educates consumers on local food choices and works to make locally grown food more accessible to area consumers. The annual Shenandoah Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local guide lists producers, markets, retailers, restaurants and local food supporters in the Shenandoah Valley.
Pick up a copy of 2011 Buy Fresh Buy Local Food Guide. Guides available at local restaurants, shops, grocers, farmers' markets and at Shenandoah County Government Center. Or see online version now.
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Regional Agricultural Economic Development Coordinator
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Shenandoah Research and Development Council has been facilitating an ad hoc group of representatives from county government, agricultural organizations, individual farmers and other interested participants for the past eighteen months to determine the feasibility and interest for an eight county regional agriculture position. The group recently announced its support for a regional coordinator as the most cost effective way to strengthen, diversify and expand the Valley's agricultural sector -- stating that "Agriculture should and can continue to be the mainstay of our local economies in the Shenandoah Valley".
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2011 SV BFBL Guide available. Pick up your copy today and learn more about local food options.
June 2011: Local Farmers Markets are open. For a listing of local markets.
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