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“Heart of Gold: A Tribute to Neil Young” Concert at Dogtown, March 30

March 23, 2018
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“Who’s going to stand up and save the Earth?” Neil Young once sang. Young has not been secret or silent about his environmental activism over the years with albums such as Earth (2016) or The Monsanto Years (2015). In honor of the man who bucks the system, Jeff Liverman and a group of local musicians...
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SEED: The Untold Story Inspires Locals to Dig Deeper

February 28, 2018
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On February 22nd, SustainFloyd screened SEED: The Untold Story as a part of their Spring 2018 Film Series. During the film, many noticed the hardships that face farmers today from extreme debt, pesticide control, and diminishing seed varieties. After the film, the group was left in a sort of somber yet still hopeful state as...
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WSET Lynchburg Talks with SustainFloyd About The Personal Climate Pledge

February 14, 2018
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On February 13th, Annie Andersen of WSET – Lynchburg came to Floyd to talk with Vice President Fred First and board member Woody Crenshaw about our Personal Climate Pledge. To read the full article, click here. To watch the interview, click on the image below!

WTVF Radio Interviews SustainFloyd About Personal Climate Pledge

February 2, 2018
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SustainFloyd had a chance to talk to Robbie Harris with WTVF Radio about our newest project, The Personal Climate Pledge. To listen or read the interview, follow this link.
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SustainFloyd Seeks Farmers Market Manager

January 31, 2018
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SustainFloyd Foundation Job Description: Farmers Market Manager February 2018 Overview Application deadline: February 15, 2018 SustainFloyd Foundation seeks to enter into a contract for services with a new Manager for its Farmers Market. The services include managing all aspects of the Floyd Farmers Market; being an advocate for the market and for its host the...

Landcare Australia Member, Steve Burgess visits with SustainFloyd

January 29, 2018
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Last week, SustainFloyd was visited by Steve Burgess, a Landcare Australia member as well as a Queensland conservationist and farmer. Escorted by our good friend and founding member Jerry Moles, Steve had a lot of interest in SustainFloyd and we have accomplished. Having recently won the Bob Hawke Landcare Award, a $50,000 prize for work...
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SustainFloyd Presents Senator Tim Kaine with The Personal Climate Pledge

January 19, 2018
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On January 6, 2018 SustainFloyd board member, Woody Crenshaw, attended a panel with Senator Tim Kaine at the Floyd EcoVillage. Having known each other for some years, Kaine and Crenshaw had the opportunity to chat after the discussion on local agricultural concerns where Crenshaw presented Kaine with the SustainFloyd “Personal Climate Pledge.” Board member Woody...
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5 Tips for a Minimal Holiday Season

December 15, 2017
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SustainFloyd has many focuses from agricultural awareness and economics to the alternative energy, but something that is particularly poignant this time of year is sustainability. It is in our name, after all. But how can you live sustainably when the holiday season pushes for spending money on gifts and elaborate decorations? We’ve compiled a short...
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SustainFloyd and JMU Center for Wind Energy Present Information on Small Wind Opportunities in Floyd, County.

November 6, 2017
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SustainFloyd and the Center for Wind Energy at James Madison University (JMU) are partnering to present an informational meeting on small wind energy opportunities in Floyd County. Small wind or Distributed wind can be defined as systems for homes, schools, farms and businesses that may range from 1 KW to 10 KW or slightly larger....
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SustainFloyd Thanks Preserve Floyd for Achieving Unanimous Board of Supervisors Vote for Renewable Energy

October 25, 2017
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On October 24th, the Floyd County Board of Supervisors unanimously (5-0) passed a climate change/renewable energy resolution. Mary Freday and Preserve Floyd were instrumental in pushing this through the Board since the early summer months. SustainFloyd wants to give a warm thanks and we support this work for everyone in Floyd County. We see this...

Governor Terry McAuliffe and Secretary Basil Gooden Visit SustainFloyd

October 23, 2017
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October 19th was a busy day for SustainFloyd because we got the chance to host Governor Terry McAuliffe and Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Basil Gooden for a quick meeting in the Floyd Farmers Market. Governor McAuliffe has been a long-time supporter of solar energy and expressed an interest in checking out our Solar Voltzwagon...
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Dine for a Cause: Can Forests Save the Planet? with Chris Bolgiano, Environmental Writer

October 13, 2017
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Environmental writer Chris Bolgiano will present revolutionary new evidence about how—and how much—carbon is pulled out of the air and stored by forests to help prevent climate change, when she speaks Wednesday evening, November 1st at SustainFloyd’s Dine for a Cause. The event at the Floyd EcoVillage will begin at 6 p.m. with a complimentary...
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