Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
Back to Lynchburg Rising Meeting Notes Community Members Safety and Other Concerns Many sidewalks need to be fixed. When it rains, the sidewalks flood and
There is no question that our communities are experiencing the impacts of change – change in climate; population shifts; technological advancements; displaced economies; to name a few. This coupled with aging infrastructure, lack of capacity to address these new challenges, and long-established inequities combine to reduce a community’s livelihood.
Quickly identify nearby suppliers of local food with the Local Food Directory.
This project provides open-access tools and data to illustrate areas of need and opportunities to close equity gaps related to nutrition, food access, food system labor, and agriculture and food business ownership.
This study identified trends in marketing and business strategies for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) models in response to changing consumer preferences and direct marketing opportunities.
This guide walks you through the steps of measuring the local economic impact of expanding food hub activities, either from the establishment of a new hub or the expansion of an existing hub.
The Economics of Local Food Systems toolkit can be used to assess the economic impacts of a community’s local food system.
Virginia’s Farm to CACFP initiative connects participants to nutrition education, Virginia-grown foods, and gardening opportunities.
The Grassroots Guide to Federal Farm and Food Programs provides an in-depth look at federal policies and programs most important to sustainable agriculture.
Back to Lynchburg Rising Meeting Notes Community Members Safety and Other Concerns Many sidewalks need to be fixed. When it rains, the sidewalks flood and
There is no question that our communities are experiencing the impacts of change – change in climate; population shifts; technological advancements; displaced economies; to name a few. This coupled with aging infrastructure, lack of capacity to address these new challenges, and long-established inequities combine to reduce a community’s livelihood.
Quickly identify nearby suppliers of local food with the Local Food Directory.
This project provides open-access tools and data to illustrate areas of need and opportunities to close equity gaps related to nutrition, food access, food system labor, and agriculture and food business ownership.
This study identified trends in marketing and business strategies for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) models in response to changing consumer preferences and direct marketing opportunities.
This guide walks you through the steps of measuring the local economic impact of expanding food hub activities, either from the establishment of a new hub or the expansion of an existing hub.
The Economics of Local Food Systems toolkit can be used to assess the economic impacts of a community’s local food system.
Virginia’s Farm to CACFP initiative connects participants to nutrition education, Virginia-grown foods, and gardening opportunities.
The Grassroots Guide to Federal Farm and Food Programs provides an in-depth look at federal policies and programs most important to sustainable agriculture.
This training provides an overview of the federal procurement under grants rules for recipients and subrecipients when purchasing under a FEMA grant. This training is appropriate for FEMA award recipients and subrecipients, including: state,…
Resilient Virginia Collaborative Alliance Water Infrastructure Working Group monthly meeting. Anyone is welcome to join the conversation!
RVCA Water Infrastructure Working Group
Thursday, October 9 · 12:00 – 1:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York<…
Join Appalachian Sustainable Development as they celebrate 30 years of growing a stronger Appalachia through Agriculture. This family friendly event will be held at The Meadows in Abingdon, Va. Wear your best fruit or veggie…
The RTC Summit is the only place where large industrial, institutional, and commercial energy users come together in person to accelerate renewable thermal solutions, connect with peers and renewable thermal providers, and overcome deployment…
This fall, Resilient Virginia is rolling out a lineup of virtual and in-person events aimed at bringing people together and sharing real-world tools for building stronger, more resilient communities across the state. From webinars and workshops to networking meetups, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re focused on agriculture, energy, infrastructure, the economy, or community development, or just getting started on your resilience journey.
Couldn’t attend every session at the recent Resilient Virginia Conference — or weren’t able to attend at all? You’re not alone—and we’ve got you covered.
Resilient Virginia is planning a series of post-conference sessions that will revisit the most in-demand topics from the conference—and the first three are happening soon!
Over 200 leaders, experts, and community advocates gathered at James Madison University this July for the 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference, themed “Moving Virginia Forward.” The two-day event offered a powerful mix of strategic insights, grassroots innovation, and hands-on learning—from climate-smart infrastructure and equity-driven planning to immersive experiences like the Science on a Sphere and FIRST Chesapeake’s “Robot Petting Zoo.”
While we’re saving the full reveal for later, here’s a sneak peek at the powerful topics and exciting experiences taking shape on this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference agenda.
We’re pleased to announce that Greg Steele, Virginia’s newly appointed Chief Resilience Officer, will deliver the opening plenary address at the 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference.