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Protect yourself and your car during winter-weather driving
Extra caution is encouraged when driving in the winter months
Augusta County farmer wins national Young Farmers award
Morgan Slaven of Augusta County captured second place in the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award competition.
Backyard chicken enthusiasts, hunters can help prevent avian flu
While HPAI virus strains are extremely infectious and often fatal to domestic poultry, backyard chicken hobbyists and wildfowl hunters can help prevent virus transmission.
Century Forests: Celebrating Virginia’s forestry heritage
Tucked among Virginia’s 16 million acres of forestland are families’ rich stories of stewardship and dedication to the land.
Essex County farmer receives five-year service award
Essex County cattle and grain producer J. Barry Bates was recognized Jan. 22 for five years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
Agrivoltaics in Virginia: Promises and pitfalls
As an emerging industry, agrivoltaics projects present complex regulatory, environmental and societal challenges.
Hanover County farmer receives 10-year service award
Hanover County grain and hay producer Leigh H. Pemberton was recognized Jan. 22 for 10 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
VFB president encourages expanding rural opportunities through statewide collaboration
The president of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation emphasized the power of connectivity in strengthening Virginia’s rural economy.
Virginia young farmers prepare for national competitions
Three outstanding Virginia young farmers will head to San Antonio this month to participate in national competitions for which they earned state-level accolades in 2024.
Southside growers unveil new facility to expand markets
After years in the making, the Southside Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association is opening a new facility to help local growers reach new markets.
