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With changes to the Virginia unlicensed farm use vehicle laws now enforceable, VFBF, DMV, VSP and VSA created an all-in-one resource.

Amid a national movement to close the digital divide, Virginia continues to lead the way toward universal broadband access.

Whether you venture outdoors on a clear day or a cloudy one, it’s always important to protect your skin against dangerous sun rays. Skin cancer is on the rise.

Targeted voluntary conservation practices can help improve and support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural production nationwide.

With “abnormally dry” weather persisting statewide, moderate drought conditions are stressing pasture and cropland within a swath of the western Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley, according to the Virginia Drought Monitor.

Agricultural organizations and farmers are urging bipartisan support for a new farm bill tied up in Congress as the September expiration date looms.
 

The paths less traveled lead to unforgettable farm adventures in Frederick County. But don’t forget your passport.

While summer drought conditions are not uncommon in pockets of Virginia, farmers statewide are expressing concern about the forecast. An ongoing string of hot days with low humidity will likely affect their crops.

Australian shepherds, border collies, mixed breeds and Great Pyrenees are among the many dog breeds that help protect livestock and property and herd animals for farmers.

The 2024 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Summer Expo will take place July 26-28 in Nelson County.