September 2024

September has always been a transition month for me with the new school year starting, temperatures changing, baseball playoffs coming into full swing, local pools closing, and everyone enjoying their last major beach run for the Labor Day holiday. It’s a time when you can feel the changing of the season from summer to fall, ushering in football season. All fans can be excited because their favorite high school, college and professional football teams have a chance to win it all. Go Eagles!

With autumn also comes a wide range of fairs and festivals throughout Virginia and Maryland. In this issue we spotlight some events that provide family-friendly fun, perfect for a day out with loved ones.

Our Cooperative Focus feature highlights heritage farm animal breeds that several farms have started raising in both Virginia and Maryland, including a Central Virginia Electric Cooperative member who raises San Clemente Island goats. This issue also takes you to Virginia’s Powell Valley, where a museum in Big Stone Gap tells the history of local coal mining and how it came to define a mountain community.

We are excited to bring you the largest print publication in Virginia and Maryland ten times a year, and take you on a journey to see the many beautiful sights and interesting places throughout our readership area. Our member cooperatives make this possible as they are always looking for ways to bring value to their members.

Brian S. Mosier, President & CEO
Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives