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ABOUT

Our Mission

The Center for Rural Culture is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving rural culture in the Central Virginia Piedmont. The Center for Rural Culture seeks to support local economies and agriculture, to protect rural landscapes and traditions, and conserve natural and historic resources.

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Sharing knowledge is the key to preserving the rural fabric of our communities. The CRC sponsors local markets and presents programs, seminars, speakers, workshops and events that highlight the value and traditions of rural Virginia.

Our Mission

Supporting local economies and agriculture, protecting rural landscapes and traditions, and conserving natural and historic resources.

Board of Directors

Becky Lillywhite, President

Betsy Trice, Vice President

Kate Lyda, Secretary

Becky Lillywhite, Acting Treasurer

Briana Colbert

Joan Golden

Don Smith

Sally Taylor

Haze Thomas

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Directors Emeritus

Addison "D" Mitchell

Catherine Fleischman

Nan Thurston
Ed Lawton (in memoriam)
Rossie Fisher
Sandy Fisher (in memoriam
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Steffi Gordinier
Sue Reichel

Our Board

Our Staff

Peter Grieco

Market Manager

Fall Line Farms & Local Roots

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Our Staff

Help us keep it rural

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