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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.
Access to farmland is a 2023 Farm Bill priority for aspiring farmers
Prohibitive costs, encroaching development and sluggish bureaucratic processes lead to land-access barriers for young, beginning and underrepresented farmers.
Dog detectives: Researchers training local canines to sniff out spotted lanternflies
Virginia Tech researchers are recruiting dogs and their owners to help stop the spread of the destructive spotted lanternfly.
Commodity exports from Va.’s largest industry reach record high
Virginia agriculture and forestry exports reached a record high value of $5.1 billion in 2022, according to recently released data from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Survey finds many Americans believe farm bill passage is a matter of national security
Americans haven’t forgotten the days of empty grocery store shelves, and a majority recognize the necessity of reauthorizing the 2023 Farm Bill, according to a recent poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Innovations bringing farm favorites to market early in the season
It may only be early spring, but some seasonal favorite foods are already showing up at local farm markets.
Success of value-added grant program linked to VA FAIRS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grant program marked two decades of operation last year, and part of its success is attributed to its partnership with the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability.
