05/23/2025
It’s been an immense pleasure getting to know John and the Eldon Farms, Woodville VA team! This is a not to miss event!
🌳 Our 2025 Annual Gathering is coming up on Sunday, June 8 and we couldn’t be more excited to be gathering at Eldon Farms, Woodville VA this year. Purchased by the Akre family in 2021 as a conservation investment, this 7,100-acre span of beautiful farm and conservation land, located in Rappahannock County, is near scenic Shenandoah National Park and provides sweeping views of Old Rag mountain. 🤩
After an inspiring morning program + optional community lunch, attendees will have the choice to attend one of four *optional* workshops, one of which is “A Walking Tour of Conservation at Eldon Farms.” Lace up your walking shoes and enjoy a ¾-mile walking tour of the Eldon Farms property, led by Eldon Farms’ Geneticist and Agribusiness Manager John Genho, along with PEC conservation staff members, Community Farm Manager, Teddy Pitsiokos; Conservation Field Representative for the Potomac Watershed, Keely Murphy; and Plantings for the Piedmont Assistant, Ellie Young. John will talk about best practices being implemented at Eldon Farms to conserve the Upper Rappahannock watershed.
John has managed Eldon Farms since 2005, overseeing a staff of 12 running the cattle operation, rentals and hunting, along with the farm’s ecological conservation efforts. During his time at Eldon, he also founded and led Livestock Genetic Services, a company specializing in genetic analysis for beef cattle. In 2017, he sold the business to Neogen and continued to support the transition for several years following the acquisition. John holds an MBA from Duke University, an MS in Quantitative Genetics from Cornell University, and a BS from Brigham Young University. He currently lives in Woodville, Virginia, with his wife and children.
It’s sure to be an educational and insightful workshop, not to mention the beautiful scenery!
🕤 The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $40, on sale now at pecva.org/eldonfarms. Workshops are optional and included with registration.
🎁 Registration also comes with a 1-year membership to PEC!
🎟️ RSVP by May 26 – we hope to see you there!
