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Explore “Where Home Grown Happens” at the State Fair, returning Sept. 27-Oct. 6.

Some of the nation’s most essential workers learn the perils of their profession by accident.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2022 Watersheds report, providing insights into farm operations based on watershed boundaries.

Some Virginia farmers are revisiting their roots and growing produce specific to their native countries.

Advertising in the 1950s promoted doctor recommendations for cigarette brands. But sentiments changed. Now smoking is at an all-time low, linked to numerous negative health outcomes.

The 2021 law banning the use of hand-held communications devices while driving on Virginia’s roadways was a good start toward altering motorist behavior and reducing distracted driving crashes. 

There are contests for all kinds of homemade creations at the 2024 State Fair of Virginia—and entry deadlines are right around the corner. 

What’s all the buzz? The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting applications for the 2024 Beehive Distribution Program.

The odds of having a fantastic Labor Day weekend are in your favor, though the chances of becoming a traffic safety statistic are something to keep in mind.

While summer is almost over, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the season’s bounty of Virginia-grown squash.