Grain Elevator Tour
Friday, January 31, 2024 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Perdue Agribusiness, 501 Barnes Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Did you know that Chesapeake, Virginia is home to the only deep-water grain bulk terminal on the East Coast and only 1 of 2 soybean crushing plants on deep-water in the United States?
Perdue Agribusiness purchases grain from more than 700 farmers in Virginia, giving them a strong local market for their crops. They deliver products to every continent (except Antarctica), providing the global market with soybean products like meal, hull pellets, oil, as well as wheat and corn. Ranked among the largest grain companies in the U.S., Perdue Agribusiness is a leading merchandiser, processor, and exporter of agricultural products.
This tour will give participants a perspective on the major contributions this facility provides to Virginia farmers livelihoods.
For more information, contact Ben Dukes at 804-731-7916 or bdukes@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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