Expertise in the Field: Jim Kvach

On this episode of SHECP Talks, Emily Scaff, a student at Washington and Lee University, is joined by Jim Kvach, a farmer and engaged community member in Lexington, VA. Emily is pursuing a degree in Journalism with minors in Poverty and Human Capabilities Studies and Law, Justice, and Society. She is a member of W&L’s Campus KitchenLeadership Team, a group that works to address food insecurity in the area. Jim Kvach is a local farmer, Master Gardener, and board member of the Rockbridge Area Relief Association. For the past 18 years, Jim has grown and donated many tons of fresh fruit and produce to the local food assistance network, and he is now working on community-wide efforts to help neighbors nourish neighbors.

This podcast episode was part of SHECP's 2026 Springboard Event Series on Farming & Food Security.

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