News
Chesterfield Farm Bureau awarded grant to enhance agricultural education
Youth in Chesterfield County will learn more about chickens, thanks to an agricultural education grant.
Dairy industry gains new opportunities with shifting consumer trends
As U.S. consumers drink less milk, other products in the dairy aisle are capturing their attention—fueling new growth and opportunity for dairy farmers.
Bales of fun: Tell a story with decorated hay bale displays
Each fall, hay bales become the ideal canvas for crafting scenes that share stories about agriculture.
Growing edible flowers is reawakening an age-old tradition
Edible flowers are finding their place in a reawakening movement.
Augusta County farmer wins Excellence in Agriculture Award
Morgan Slaven of Augusta County was named the 2024 VFBF Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award winner.
Pittsylvania County farmer wins Achievement Award
Bradley Ragsdale of Pittsylvania County received the 2024 VFBF Young Farmers Achievement Award.
Rockingham County student named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist
Grayson Long of Rockingham County was named the 2024 VFBF Outstanding Young Agriculturalist.
Chesapeake Bay report card shows improvements; farmers credited for best practices
The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are the lifeblood of Virginia’s agricultural operations, and farmers’ efforts to improve the bay are paying off.
Discover an array of flavors in Virginia-grown melons
Some consumers thump watermelons to determine ripeness. Others check for yellow spots. But there is one foolproof method for choosing the best melon.
Charlottesville farmers market named best in state
Charlottesville City Market was named Virginia’s state winner in American Farmland Trust’s16th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™.
