MVFP

MVFP volunteers recently joined Vacation Bible School at Shiloh Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Virginia, to share hands-on agricultural experiences with youth and adults. Participants had the opportunity to interact with farm animals, learn about animal science, and explore the important role agriculture plays in our daily lives. One of the highlights of the event was the opportunity for attendees to meet and interact with animals up close, creating meaningful learning experiences that...

VALOR alumna Sarah (Jewell) Morton and program participants at the Carver Center. On May 22, the Minority & Veteran Farmers of the Piedmont (MVFP) had the privilege of supporting the final full site-based seminar for VALOR Class VII (Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results) before their upcoming graduation this July. MVFP's own Sarah (Jewell) Morton is an VALOR alumna. This culminating experience brought fellows to the Piedmont region for a day of learning, reflection, and connection....

In recognition of Sheila Jackson’s service to Minority and Veteran Farmers of the Piedmont: With gratitude for her service 💚 Sheila Jackson at the Virginia Agribusiness Council's 54th Annual Legislative Appreciation Banquet on January 15, 2026. As Sheila Jackson concludes her time as Garden Coordinator with MVFP, we want to thank her for the care, wisdom, and leadership she shared with our community. Her impact will continue to be felt in the gardens she helped grow and the people she...