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Virginia Agriculture Week in the Gateway Region

June 17, 2021 / Blog/ Dinwiddie County/ Regional News/ Surry County

VGR tours region’s farms, speaks to local agribusiness operators and farmers to highlight agriculture’s impact on economy

Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agritourism, Creamery, economic development, Farming, Livestock, Produce, Virginia Agriculture Week, Winery


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08.08.25

We closed July with a great visit to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, sharing updates from across the Gateway Region. 📈

Thanks to Shanetta Beck (Emporia) and Alfreda Reynolds (Brunswick Co.) for helping shape our region's future!

#EconDevelopment #RegionalGrowth

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08.06.25

VGR members recently toured Henrico's Adult Ed Center at Regency — thanks to Brenda Woodcock of Bon Secours for organizing! They’re now exploring how to bring a similar workforce training facility to Southern VA. 💼📚

#AdultEducation #CTE #WorkforceReady #HenricoCountyPS

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08.05.25

On Aug 1, locals leaders came together in #PetersburgVA to announce plans to bring the Bon Secours #CareAVan to the city. Thanks to VGR's Keith Boswell & Amy Everett, and Bon Secours exec/VGR board member Brenda Woodcock for championing better health care access for all.

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