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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s $2.7 billion investment to help 64 electric cooperatives expand, modernize and secure the nation’s rural electric grid includes $177 million for three Virginia cooperatives.

A new, free digital tool can give local leaders access to the information they need to make wise decisions regarding land use and development throughout Virginia.

Rural Virginia residents face some of the same crime problems as people in cities and suburbs, and preventing theft can be a challenge in the country.

In a rapidly urbanizing area of Central Virginia, one dairy-farming family is taking the opportunity to tell their agriculture story and connect with consumers directly, by appealing to their palates.

In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the United Service Organizations estimates 181,510 Americans enlisted in the armed forces.

English ivy is a stress-tolerant groundcover that is an invasive plant that will take over trees and buildings.

With hundreds of free agricultural podcasts exploring relevant topics, farmers have an array of options to keep their minds occupied during farm tasks or relaxation time.

Grayson County beef cattle farmer Richard L. Sutherland of Elk Creek was recognized Jan. 24 for 10 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Southampton County cotton and peanut producer M. L. Everett Jr. of Capron was recognized Jan. 24 for 15 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Franklin County farmer Scott E. Sink of Blacksburg was recognized Jan. 24 for 10 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. Sink recently was re-elected to a sixth two-year term as the organization’s vice president.