Grow Ohio Valley
Susan Barbour Wood is an Operations Manager with extensive experience in geology, environmental assessments, and program management. Susan has worked for various companies such as Rubicon Geological Consulting, LLC, West Virginia Department of Transportation, and Grow Ohio Valley. Susan has a Ph.D. in Geology from Virginia Tech and an M.S. in Geology from the University of Cincinnati.
Grow Ohio Valley
Grow Ohio Valley is improving access to fresh, locally grown food in the Ohio Valley while creating a strong food-based economy. We operate five production sites, including an urban apple orchard, two high tunnel greenhouses, and a geothermal hothouse. Produce grown at these sites is combined with produce from local farms and loaded onto our mobile farmers market. The market brings fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and honey to food deserts - areas which have limited access to fresh foods. Complementary educational programs teach community members gardening skills, how to prepare healthy meals, and the importance of eating fresh produce. With these efforts, we hope to fashion a new economic landscape, one offering increased prosperity, improved health, and a better environment.