Sessions
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Hiring Staff to Help Build Your Farm Dream
Sally Walker, Glade Road Growing
Friday · 1:00 pm–4:30 pm
Building a tuned-in staff allows you the mental and physical energy to move towards your dream farm vision. Hiring is also a committed, long-game endeavor with lots of moving parts. We'll deep-dive into a…
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Poultry Processing for 1000+ birds a year
Sally Walker, Glade Road Growing
Sunday · 9:45 am–11:00 am
You've worked so hard to raise a healthy chicken. Here's how to close the deal with a small- to mid-scale poultry processing space on your farm. We'll go over equipment, layout, flow, and health…
Sally Walker is co-owner and manager of Glade Road Growing, a small family farm in Blacksburg, VA, which she runs alongside her husband, Jason Pall (JP). Together, they transformed leased land into a thriving agricultural hub, producing certified naturally grown vegetables and pasture-raised, organic-fed pork, poultry, and eggs. Beyond cultivation, Sally emphasizes community engagement through initiatives like open farm tours and an on-site farm stand, ensuring transparency and accessibility. Sally and JP also grow produce for community food assistance in Blacksburg.