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Mathews County is Virginia’s best kept secret, on Real Virginia

Discover Mathews County and its robust agriculture industry in this month’s County Agriculture Close-up segment on Virginia Farm Bureau’s Real Virginia television program.



Supreme Court WOTUS ruling favors farmers, property owners

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of landowner rights in its Sackett v. EPA ruling over the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory authority regarding what waters constitute a “Waters of the United States.”



Is animal agriculture a scapegoat for climate change?

A 2020 Burger King ad was pulled after agriculturalists decried its message insinuating the “farts, burps and splatters” of methane produced by cows are a major contributor to climate-warming emissions. 



Share the road safely with farmers during busy hay season

To reduce the risk of roadway incidents, Floyd County hay farmer Robert Janney sometimes chooses odd hours to move heavy equipment on rural roads, like an early Sunday morning.



Farm Bureau specialists use streaming apps to report on national agricultural markets

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is using popular streaming apps to present timely, relevant information to the state’s grain growers and cattle producers.



Chesapeake Farm Bureau donates grain bin rescue equipment to local fire department

Grain bin fatalities continue to be a concern in rural America, and Chesapeake farmers are working to prevent similar tragedies in their community.



Wear a helmet, and put safety first when operating ATVs

Before hopping on an all-terrain vehicle this spring, take a moment to prioritize safety over fun.



Farm Bureau: Enforce milk labeling standards for consumer clarity

Americans deserve to know what they’re buying in grocery stores’ dairy aisles.



Cultivate magazine explores Virginia’s native wildflowers

In the May issue of Cultivate magazine, readers will discover the abundance of wildflowers native to Virginia, where to spot them and how to care for these vibrant beauties in the garden.



AFBF using Mental Health Awareness Month to encourage strengthening relationships

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and American Farm Bureau Federation is reminding farmers that a small gesture can go a long way for a loved one who’s not OK. 



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