BRCC hosts green forum
Blue Ridge Community College’s Division of Workforce Services and Continuing Education is hosting a symposium on green agriculture and sustainability concepts called “Growing Green in the Valley” on Thursday, May 19, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plecker Workforce Center.
The one-day symposium focuses on making the most of agricultural and agri-tourism enterprises, while emphasizing the market appeal of environmentally-friendly practices.
“This year’s focus is green agriculture and agri-tourism,” said Dave Wiggins, BRCC Workforce Services Program manager. “We hope to make this an annual event that can promote and enhance green business, industry and agriculture in the Valley.”
The keynote address will be delivered via videoteleconference by Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.
Exhibitors include firms specializing in green building, alternative energy solutions and sustainability.
Growing Green in the Valley is underwritten by a VCCS Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Grant and the Shenandoah Valley Energy Partnership Grant.
The registration fee is $39 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch of locally grown and produced foods. To register, call 540.453.2215 or visit www.brcc.edu/wsce/growinggreen.
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