Shenandoah Valley Produce Auction Tour
Wednesday, July 15, 2025 • 9:00AM - 11:00 AM
2839 Lumber Mill Road, Dayton, VA, 22821
Join Jon Henry and Virginia Cooperative Extension Staff for an interpretive tour of the Shenandoah Valley Produce Auction. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, this vital food enterprise was the first wholesale produce auction in the state of Virginia. Come learn how this model supports local growers while providing fresh and nutritious produce to the region and beyond. The workshop will also discuss how producers can prepare for wholesale production.
For more information, contact Marian Dalke at Email: mdalke@vt.edu, or (540) 232-6010.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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