Posted by Joe Barnes on July 29th, 2008 in Agriculture, Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions, Education and Inspiration
Bryan McKenzie’s article in the Daily Progress highlights some the issues of having “a rural, agrarian-based cultural affair located in a community that’s becoming ever more urban and urbane” and how it “must work hard to stay relevant”. Bundoran Farm is proud to once again be the host site of the Albemarle County Fair, a […]
Posted by Casey Williams on June 18th, 2008 in Agriculture, Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions
Bundoran Farm was pleased to host this year’s Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness After-Hours event on June 12, 2008.The event took place on the lawn at Upper Bundoran and featured hors-d’ouvres, local wine, and magnificent views of the valley. A number of local farms and businesses provided exhibits of their products.
The Bundoran Farm Development Team […]
Posted by Casey Williams on June 8th, 2008 in Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions, Education and Inspiration, General, Nature/Environment
During May, the Baldwin Center for Preservation Development began a series of programs geared at connecting people with the environment that surrounds them. Bundoran Farm residents and neighbors from around Albemarle County participated in a Wildflower Hike set in and amongst the trails and forest of Bundoran Farm. Participants identified several spring bloomers, including Rue […]
Posted by Casey Williams on April 16th, 2008 in Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions, Education and Inspiration, Green Building, Nature/Environment
On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment. Earth Day celebrations are now held every year on April 22 to expand environmental awareness and promote environmental stewardship. In Charlottesville however, the celebration has evolved into a week-long experience that includes an Eco-Fair, roundtables, workshops, and movie […]
Posted by Leif Riddervold on March 6th, 2008 in Agriculture, Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions, Education and Inspiration, Nature/Environment
Here at Bundoran Farm we are taking steps to diversify our agricultural base. In order to determine the best products to raise on the farm, we need to establish which crops or livestock will do well in our climate, and can be raised sustainably from both an environmental and economic perspective. This begins with considerable […]