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| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/virginia-grown | Virginia Grown | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | legacy | Monday, December 16, 2013 Virginia Grown by Gwen Mason, Regional Director Each of us who lives or works in Virginia treasures some wonderful, edible part of the Commonwealth’s history and culture. From Smithfield ham, to Chesapeake Bay oysters, Winchester apples, Rockingham and Augusta Counties’ milk and dairy products, Highland County beef, and red and white wine from vineyards across Virginia, the Commonwealth provides a bounty of nutritious, tasty sustenance. Agriculture is the dominant industry in the Shenandoah Valley. Representing Senator Kaine as his Regional Director from Roanoke on “down the Valley” to Shenandoah County, I know that agricultural issues are key to the prosperity and growth of this region. Last week I attended the Virginia “Farm to Table” 2013 Conference held at Blue Ridge Community College. The conference was jointly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech. With support from 30 other organizations, more than 200 attendees from across the state learned about farming techniques that improve social well-being and strengthen the economy. We all want to know where our food comes from. Locally grown organic food and sustainable agricultural practices are now important components of the Valley’s economic growth. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is a key partner to communities throughout the Shenandoah Valley, with personnel dedicated to rural development, natural resources conservation, and farm service. Knowing how close the partnership is between the USDA and Virginia farms, it is not surprising that the bywords of the Farm to Table conference were “collaboration, conservation, and community.” The most unforgettable aspect of the conference was the delicious, locally grown lunch catered by Harrisonburg’s wonderful organic restaurant, A Bowl of Good. Organically produced pork tacos, creamy and firm cheeses, and tasty baked goods were offered to all the attendees. And of course, we topped it off with Homestead Creamery ice cream. Farming and agriculture are critically important to Senator Kaine. Stay tuned for his upcoming visits to the Shenandoah Valley, which will include a tasting tour to sample the delicious offerings of our local farmers. In the Shenandoah Valley, it is easy to Buy Fresh, Buy Local, and sample the bounty that is Virginia Grown. Photo credit: Whitney Pipkin | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |