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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Growing Toward the Future: A Young Farmer’s Vision

In the mountains and river valleys of Hampshire County, West Virginia, a 17-year-old with a passion for sheep, a deep respect for history and stewardship, as well as a vision for the future is...
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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

From Vine to Vision: How John Noer is Building a Legacy in Virginia Wine Country

In the heart of Augusta County, Virginia, a new spin on an old practice is taking place. At just 30 years old, John Noer is leading a bold and ambitious venture in the Shenandoah Valley, transforming...
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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Inside Moo Thru: The Family Dairy Behind Northern Virginia’s Best Ice Cream

Five Generations of Dairy Farming From cow to cone, family is at the core of Cool Lawn Farm and Moo Thru ice cream in Fauquier County, Virginia. The two operations are owned by siblings Ben Smith, who...
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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Rooted in Legacy: The Sines Family’s Dual Commitment to Forestry and Farming

Customer Feature: Generation III Logging & Sines Family Farm (Friendsville, Md.) The Sines family has been logging since World War II and farming since 1984 in Garrett County, Md. While the logging...
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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Sanctuary on the River: A Veteran’s Mission of Healing and Hope

Customer feature: Brian & Raquel Moore (Goode, Va.) Brian Moore is a teacher by profession, but also a veteran, minister and farmer. After serving three tours of active duty with the U.S. Army in Iraq...
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Customer Feature: Spring Valley Farm & Orchard (Hampshire County, W. Va.)

Spring Valley Farm is a diversified fruit and vegetable farm owned and operated by Eli and Misty Cook. Spanning 800 acres in the rolling hills and valley of Augusta, W. Va., Spring Valley Farm grows...
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Customer Feature: Gritt’s Farm (Putnam County, W. Va.)

“Being fresh, growing local and embracing family” is the mission of Gritt’s Farm, a multi-generational farming operation and agritourism venue located in the Kanawha Valley of West Virginia. The farm...
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Home & Land Financing

Customer Feature: Mike and Linda Lamm (Montgomery County, Va.)

Mike and Linda Lamm were ready to build their dream home, but anyone who has built a house in the last few years knows that can be easier said than done. With high costs of materials and construction...
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Wyndale Farms

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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Customer Feature: Wyndale Gardens (Washington County, Va.)

Scott and Rebecca (Becky) Ramsey identified a need in their community and combined that need with their joint passion for science and healthy food systems to create Wyndale Gardens, an aquaponics...
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Helmick family

Customer Feature Stories

Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Customer Feature: Anathoth Livestock LLC (Monroe County, W. Va.)

Aaron and Tara Helmick run a diversified livestock operation with their four young children called Anathoth Livestock LLC in the beautiful Hans Creek Valley of West Virginia. Both Aaron and Tara have...
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