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Your odds of being struck by lightning in an 80-year lifetime are 1 in 18,864, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

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.

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. 

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. 

A new aquaponics facility will fuse philanthropic spirit with innovation when it opens its doors this fall.

Whether you’re blowing yard debris from walkways or driving a tractor through a field, noisy equipment can exacerbate hearing loss.
 

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation has joined a national campaign highlighting the necessity of the federal farm bill’s reauthorization—a message with heightened urgency as the expiration date approaches.

National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 6-12, just in time for peak-season produce like berries, peaches, peppers, sweet corn and tomatoes.

Virginia has a state bird, insect, tree, and even a state bat. And now, thanks to an Accomack County 4-H teen, the commonwealth has an official state pony—the Chincoteague pony.

Whether sitting on the beach or working on a farm, everyone should be mindful of sun exposure, and take precautions.