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Stay connected with Minority and Veteran Farmers of the Piedmont year-round. Farming never stops, and neither do we—explore stories, updates, and resources that highlight our work, our farmers, and the issues shaping agriculture in our region.
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Children lead the way at Carver Center harvest, garden cleanup
Culpeper Star Exponent, Nov. 20, 2025

Greene farmer one of three being recognized with inaugural Virginia Veteran Farmer award
Piedmont Journal Recorder, Oct. 1, 2025

Free clinic food pharmacy planting healthy habits
Culpeper Star-Exponent, Jun 5, 2025

From Vision to Impact: How Sarah Morton Is Redefining What a Farm Can Be
Blog, American Farmland Trust, Jun. 26, 2025

Nearly 8,000 veterans farm in Virginia
Virginian Review, May 26, 2025

WATCH: Elkton farmer feels the effects of cuts to the USDA
WHSV, Mar. 24, 2025

LISTEN: 15 Minutes With a Farmer Podcast: Sarah Morton, Virginia Farmer and Advocate
Successful Farmer, Nov. 18, 2024

WATCH: Cattle Run Farm: A Soil for Water Case Study
ATTRA, Sep. 9, 2024

My Local Inspiration: Sheila Jackson
Culpeper Star-Exponent, Mar. 28, 2024

A stellar history: Panel highlights African American civic leaders, entrepreneurs
Culpeper Times, Feb. 19, 2024

Bringing Solar to Farms in the Piedmont
Blog, Piedmont Environmental Council, Dec. 13, 2023

A Soothing Cup of Soup, Service to Community
Morning Ag Clips, Nov. 27, 2023

Central Virginia Farmers Cultivate Sustainability
Livability Love Where You Live, Nov. 8, 2023

Angus isn’t the Only Beef!
VCU Small Farm Education Outreach Program Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2023

Virginia Hosts National SARE Fellows Tour and Training
Blog, SARE, Aug. 24, 2023

The Collective Agency of Black Farmer Organizers in Virginia Advocating for Racial Justice in the Food System
Dissertation submitted to the faculty of Virginia Tech by Nicole Isabella Nunoo, Aug. 11, 2023

Harvest of sweet potatoes, peanuts and cotton is plentiful at Carver Center
Culpeper Star-Exponent, Oct. 27, 2022

Orange County couple wins Excellence in Agriculture award
Augusta Free Press, Aug. 16, 2022

Abigail Compton’s Business Degree Will Help Her Give Back to Veterans
Blog, University of Maryland Global Campus, Aug. 1, 2022

State agriculture officials visit the Carver Center
Culpeper Star-Exponent, Jun. 16, 2022

LISTEN: Thomas and Anita Roberson discuss the relationship between farming and health
Everything Co-Op, Feb. 22, 2022

A Tasty Transformation
Annual Report, Culpeper Free Clinic, Fall 2021

Home Free: Veteran farmers works the homeland after years of service overseas
Virginia Farm Bureau, Nov. 2021

Army Vet Works to ‘Educate, Cultivate and Motivate’ Community About Ag
Lancaster Farming, Aug. 24, 2021

Profile: Cattle Run Farm
Buy Fresh Buy Local Food Guide, 2021-2022
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