Since 1971, Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm has been offering some of the areas finest trees to the public every Christmas season. On a sprawling farm just off of Route 3 on Sam’s Branch Road in Griffithsville, you can find Larry Wilkerson and his family eagerly and excitedly getting ready for their busiest time of the year. With a degree in …
When a new industry came knocking, Cole Nurseries answered the door with open arms
For Joe Blackhurst of Ravenswood, West Virginia, his life as a beekeeper and the 12 years he spent in the United States Marine Corps as an artillerymen and career retention specialist share many similarities. “I learned in the military about being organized and being disciplined, having a set schedule of getting certain tasks accomplished.” Blackhurst said. In beekeeping Blackhurst points …
Growing up Roy Elswick learned from an early age that the success he would achieve in life would be dependent on the work ethic he put forth. Following his father’s death when he was 13, Roy began working in the food industry to help his family make ends meet. Roy wore many hats in the industry as his success grew. …
Having grown up in agriculture families, Sara and John Wayne have always believed in the connection between food and community. “It was such a part of our lives growing up and the joy that we received,” says Sara, “It was hard work, but it was good work. We both saw those challenges and those rewards growing up and knew that …
