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Farm museums bring history, innovations and legacies to life
This could be the summer for exploring Virginia’s agricultural history at one of the state’s farm museums.
Essex County student named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist
Anne Kathryn “AK” Martz of Essex County was named the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist on July 30 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.
Goochland County couple wins Excellence in Agriculture Award
Rachel and Thomas Henley of Goochland County were named the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award winners. They were recognized July 29 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.
Halifax County farmer wins Achievement Award
Adam Davis of Halifax County received the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award. He was recognized July 29 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.
Protect yourself and your property from lightning strikes
Your odds of being struck by lightning in an 80-year lifetime are 1 in 18,864, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
Avoid a nasty bite of summer by getting ahead of tick season
Summer heat breeds outdoor fun—and hidden critters looking for a quick bite. Virginians should take proper precautions when venturing outdoors as tick season continues.
When it comes to Virginia’s summer crops, some like it hot
Counties in the lower Tidewater consistently make up the hottest region in Virginia on average, according to 100-plus years of temperature data amassed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Farmers discuss farm bill priorities with congressional representatives
As the 118th Congress prepares to debate the 2023 Farm Bill in September, lawmakers and farmers met to discuss priorities most important to Virginia’s agricultural producers.
Virginia food bank to mix aquaponics with education and food production
A new aquaponics facility will fuse philanthropic spirit with innovation when it opens its doors this fall.
Repeated, prolonged exposure to noisy yard and farm equipment can result in hearing loss
Whether you’re blowing yard debris from walkways or driving a tractor through a field, noisy equipment can exacerbate hearing loss.
