Agriculture
National FFA modeled after Future Farmers of Virginia
Virginia’s original organization that led to the National FFA Organization served as a blueprint for the program that’s been in existence for nearly a century.
Farm Bureau to hold annual convention Dec. 2-5 in Hot Springs
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 Annual Convention & Meeting of Voting Delegates will be held Dec. 2-5 at The Omni Homestead Resort with the theme “Cultivating Connections.”
Virginia farms offer pick-your-own chestnuts
Learn where to pick fresh, locally grown chestnuts for a new holiday tradition.
Hundreds of thousands flock to the State Fair of Virginia: Where homegrown traditions happen
Homegrown traditions took center stage at the 2024 State Fair of Virginia, held Sept. 27 through Oct. 6, at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
Celebrate bivalves during Virginia Oyster Month
November marks Virginia Oyster Month, a time to celebrate the watermen and women who drive the state’s flourishing seafood sector.
Statewide ‘Bull Pen’ finalists showcase innovative ideas
Five agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs in Virginia will be competing for up to $30,000 this December.
Hot tips for sourcing your firewood locally
Forestry experts are urging Virginians to buy and burn local firewood as they light their fireplaces and wood stoves to keep cozy.
New report finds decline in confined-space farm tragedies
Amid a nationwide effort to reduce the number of tragedies in America’s most dangerous profession, a new report indicates progress.
Resource day offered for SWVA farmers impacted by hurricane
An Agriculture Recovery Resource Day is scheduled for Oct. 29 to help farmers and agribusinesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Virginia’s winter wheat acreage drops drastically as growers pivot to planting cover crops
Low commodity prices and high input costs have Virginia’s winter wheat growers exploring other options to sustain farm profitability.
