The Historic Dowd Farm in Virginia
Lovingly restored to it's former glory, this 1735 home is a true jewel of days gone by. From the plantation style balcony one can see the beautiful pastures and rolling hills surrounding the home with horses lazily grazing throughout the day. Currently used as an active horse boarding farm, there is much potential for future business interests as a Bed and Breakfast with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths or as a corporate country retreat. The interior still retains the original yellow pine flooring and six grand masonry fireplaces, which are still in use today, displaying the brick workmanship of the English masons of the era. From the moment you walk into the entry foyer, you step back in time to a period of Southern gentile living with the spacious living room with elegant stamped wainscoting from England under the decorative chair railing, custom built wall cabinets and a pellet wood stove to keep you cozy. The formal dining room center-pieced is the stone faced chimney and the beautiful pine floor. At the turn of the 20th century, the kitchen addition was added. Today it is updated with modern appliances and cabinetry making it a efficient country kitchen for all the family and guests to enjoy. This home has so much to offer. Look for this property in your MLS service in the next few days for more details.
Dayton Virginia
Mennonite farm land in the back hills of Dayton VA
Poultry Production from Start to Finish
In this episode we take a look at the poultry industry. Poultry is Virginia's largest commodity, and it's Rockingham County that was once known as the turkey capital of the world. In fact, today's modern poultry practices of using brooder houses instead of a free range was started by R.B. Strickler and Charles Wampler, Sr. of Harrisonburg. We were given the unique opportunity to see the poultry production process from start to finish, and in this episode, we share that with you. Then Chris Mullins shares tips on growing hearty mums, From the Ground Up. All on on this edition of Virginia Farming.
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Virginia Farming: Blandy Experimental Farm at Virginia Arboretum
The State Arboretum of Virginia is located at the Blandy Experimental Farm near Boyce, VA. Started in the 1930s, it now contains over 5000 woody trees and shrubs from around the world.
Hosted by WVPT's Amy Roscher, Virginia Farming is a weekly, locally-produced farming news series. Topics include: poultry, beef, dairy, crops, wine, seafood, timber, aquaculture, and farm safety as well as a myriad of other topics that affect farmers and consumers on a daily basis. Virginia Farming has been recognized with four top journalism awards from the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation (VFBF) for outstanding farm news communication, as well as a myriad of accolades and recognitions from industry experts.
Virginia Farming: Broadfork Farm
Small farms can make a big difference when it comes to the availability of locally grown, fresh produce. This week we visit the operation of Broadfork Farm which grows vegetables and herbs for customers in the central Virginia area. We’ll also explore the topic of family involvement in livestock shows as we visit the recent Virginia Club Calf Producers Winter Classic
Living in Virginia: Slow Train
This special explores the relationship between the railroad and residents of the Shenandoah Valley in the twentieth century, with a few flashbacks to the nineteenth century. Residents and railroad employees describe their deep connection with and daily dependence upon the railroad as it connected mountain communities to the Shenandoah Valley. For the rural resident, the railroad became a friend that brought communication, commerce and transportation. Personal experiences, archival documents, film and video, slides, photographs, posters, and artifacts chronicle the history of railroad development in Winchester, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Charlottesville, Lexington, Clifton Forge, Elkton, Luray and Swoope.
Camp Shenandoah Springs America
Camp Shenandoah Springs in Madison, Va. June 2012 Camp Theme was America You're Beautiful. Campers enjoyed horse back riding,swimming, target shooting, canoeing, playing card games in the beautiful foot hills of Virginia.
Virginia Farming: White Oak Lavender Farm
On this episode we visit White Oak Lavender Farm in Harrisonburg, and learn about this aromatic plant and its uses. Then, Chris Mullins has tips on growing a variety of peppers, From the Ground Up. We'll also have the Ag Calendar, a Minute in the field video, and of course, your ag news of the week!
Virginia Farming: Pulaski Grow
On this episode we travel to Pulaski and visit Pulaski Grow-a business that uses aquaponics to produce food for the community, and to prepare youth for the business world as well. Then, Mark Viette has tips on keeping your soil healthy when we go, In the Garden. We'll also have the Ag Calendar, a Minute in the field video, and of course, your ag news of the week!
Virginia Farming: Trends in the Virginia Cattle Industry
The livestock industry plays a vital role in Virginia's agricultural economy. This week we welcome Jason Carter with the Virginia Cattlemen's Association to discuss numerous issues facing cattlemen in our state. We'll also explore the new Veterinary Feed Directive to see how it might impact ALL livestock producers. Plus, we'll explore the concept of military veterans becoming involved in Virginia agriculture
Stunning History Meets Luxury at Dreamy Leiper's Fork Village Cottage, Walk to Everything
Stunning History Meets Luxury at Dreamy Leiper's Fork Village Cottage, Walk to Everything
A truly stunning historic cottage by White's Mercantile Room and Board! This is the only nightly rental available in the heart of Leiper's Fork village, walk to everything! Built in 1892 for the Carl Sweeney family, these walls and rooms are brimming with stories. Happiness and tragedy, laughter and tears, and generations who loved and lost and lived there.
I have truly enjoyed working on the redemption of this home during the renovation phase and always preserving where I can to let the history shine through this gem. I want to welcome songwriters searching for a creative getaway, families and couples craving quiet and restorative time for themselves, artists needing new inspirations, and anyone wanting to escape for a few days inside inside a warm, curated and welcoming space to find a little peace and clarity from our modern and frantic everyday life! I hope you will make truly amazing memories here that will stay close to your heart...
Featuring a queen bed upstairs in the master, another queen bed in a smaller adjacent room separated by a single original historic door, and a trundle bed downstairs that accommodates 2 twin mattresses for side by side sleeping, up to 6 people can sleep here!
The original 1892 entry doors are painted a calming pink in contrast to the original black screen doors. The tiny, chic kitchen is equipped with everything one could ever need to make a great meal! From the fabulous mint green Smeg refrigerator, to the bertazzoni Italian stove, this is a cook's dream!! The bathroom features a tub deep enough to soak in, and a handheld shower kit, along with a fabulous brass console sink and faucet. The farm table seats up to 8 in the dining room clad with antique plates and mirrors. There is a stackable washer and dryer for any laundry you may need to do! Feel free to bring your furry friend, Harry Barker dog beds which are available at my general store (White's Mercantile) are in the living room for them to get their rest! 2 Gibson guitars are inside awaiting your musical skills, and the fire pit in the back with 6 chairs to accommodate is the perfect place for s'mores or star gazing.
Walk to town for live music at historic Puckett's Grocery, find incredible antiques and a handful of restaurants to keep you moving, then pray for rain to sing you to sleep on the original tin roof of this unbelievably charming home! Only 8 miles to Franklin and 26 miles to Nashville, the day trip options are absolutely endless! When you book the home we will send you my travel guide to keep you on your toes while exploring all that we have to offer down here in Tennessee! Enjoy...
xo, Holly
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Virginia Farming: Millennials and agriculture
Millennials and agriculture. those are two words you don't often find paired together in the same sentence. this week, we explore what farmers should know about millennials and what millennials should know about agriculture.
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Virginia Farming: Lavender
We see a lot of traditional row crops in Virginia. Crops like corn, cotton, soybeans and peanuts. But some Virginia farmers are diversifying into SPECIALTY crops – including medicinal herbs and lavender. So what’s the MARKET for lavender – and what can you do with it? That’s our focus on Ag Insights this week. We also have a story about agritourism and on-farm education. Plus, we’ll show you how to grow garlic in your backyard vegetable garden. Those stories and more on this episode of Virginia Farming.
Virginia Farming: Camp Horizons
Established in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in 1983, Camp Horizons is a diverse community of campers and staff members from across the United States and around the world working, playing, and learning together.
Virginia Farming: Fresh and Local
Farmers' markets around Virginia are open for the season and, no matter what community you live in, your local farmers' market is a great place to go for fresh, locally grown products. This week we talk with French Price about trends in Virginia farmers' markets. We also have a story on a trend with certified natural beef. Plus, some tips on how to grow sweet corn.
Virginia Farming: Hemp Production
Research on commercial hemp production offers possibilities for future profitability. We observe a test plot located near Harrisonburg, VA.
Hosted by WVPT's Amy Roscher, Virginia Farming is a weekly, locally-produced farming news series. Topics include: poultry, beef, dairy, crops, wine, seafood, timber, aquaculture, and farm safety as well as a myriad of other topics that affect farmers and consumers on a daily basis. Virginia Farming has been recognized with four top journalism awards from the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation (VFBF) for outstanding farm news communication, as well as a myriad of accolades and recognitions from industry experts.
Martha Boneta and Protecting Small Farmers
On this episode we visit Fauquier County and talk to Martha Boneta as she continues her quest to protect the rights of Virginia's small farmers. Then Mark Viette has tips on preparing your soil when we go,in the Garden. We'll also have the Ag Calendar, and a Minute in the field video. All this, plus the ag news of the week on this edition of Virginia Farming.
Virginia Farming: Millenials and Agriculture
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Virginia Farming: Alleghany Meats
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