Agriculture

Local artisans work with materials like acorns, pecan shells and pine branches to create uniquely Virginia decorations for the holidays and beyond.

Drones and robotic equipment are finding an increased role in agriculture, and Virginia wheat growers call on centuries of experience to produce high-quality crops each year.

Learn how to choose a tree that compliments your holiday décor, and find tips to keep it fresh throughout the festive season.

While wreaths are often hung during the holidays, some Virginia wreath makers create them for every season.

Since car accidents involving horse-drawn buggies have recently been reported in the news, motorists are urged to use caution and to slow down when traveling in rural areas.

Farmers are helping food banks offer clients fresh, regionally grown food by allowing groups to glean after they harvest.

Hardwoods like hickory, maple and oak will provide enough warmth for a pleasant evening by a backyard fire pit, or an indoor fireplace or wood stove.

Mushroom growers are carving their own niche with an assortment of varieties and flavors.

Plant- and tree-identifying apps can help you avoid stepping in some poison ivy by telling you that it’s just a blackberry bramble.

Celebrate National Honey Month by learning about honeybees and how their honey yields Virginia-specific flavors.