Farming Fridays

Changes in landownership in the Shenandoah Valley have resulted in significant growth in the number of people interested in small-scale agriculture.  These landowners represent a growing constituency of enthusiasts and entrepreneurs that will dramatically affect how the resources of the Shenandoah Watershed are managed.  The curriculum is designed to guide aspiring landowners how best to evaluate and manage their land, capital, and labor resources to achieve their goals while protecting the resource base.  The goals of this project are to empower participants to making informed decisions in the management of their land.  Another goal is to ensure owners of small farms develop and maintain their land in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner while conducting the farming activities of their choice, whether these activities are a vocation or avocation.