Rockingham Cooperative Celebrates Adam Ford’s Graduation from VALOR Program
[Dayton, Virginia, August 9, 2024] — Rockingham Cooperative is proud to announce that Adam Ford, our Marketing Manager, has successfully completed the Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) program. This intensive two-year leadership development program, hosted by Virginia Tech, equips emerging leaders in agriculture with the skills needed to address the challenges facing the industry today.
Adam’s participation in the program highlights his dedication to advancing agricultural practices and supporting local communities. His experience in VALOR has further enhanced his ability to serve our cooperative, particularly through his efforts in marketing, advertising, and public relations.
Adam’s contributions to Rockingham Cooperative, including his leadership in commemorating Rockingham Cooperative’s 100th Anniversary, have been invaluable. His commitment to supporting 4-H and FFA youth, as well as his passion for agriculture, align perfectly with the mission of VALOR and our organization.
Please join us in congratulating Adam Ford on this significant achievement and his continued commitment to the agricultural community.
The full press release from Virginia Tech can be found here: https://www.vt.edu/content/news_vt_edu/en/articles/2024/08/cals-VALOR-class-6.html
You can find out more about the two-year VALOR program here: https://valeadersor.com/
About Rockingham Cooperative:
Rockingham Cooperative has been serving our community since 1921 and is Virginia’s oldest member-owned Agricultural Purchasing Cooperative, made up to over 5,000 member-owners in over 26 states. They proudly have 17 locations in 6 counties across Virginia offering a variety of products and services to their member-owners and customers.
