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Seasonal sun glare can contribute to crashes during peak commute hours

Traffic safety experts urge motorists to be sun-glare aware at sunrise and sunset this time of year.



Ag advocacy organizations turn attention to 2023 U.S. Farm Bill

The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 will expire in September 2023, and federal lawmakers are actively crafting legislation that will regulate agricultural programs for the next several years.

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Farm Bill


Military veterans transition to farming, on Real Virginia

Military veterans apply skills to farming careers, and microgreen production is taking root on Virginia farms and in urban settings.



Charitable Virginia farms, volunteers serve communities by providing fresh produce

Nonprofit organizations such as the Fauquier Education Farm, Plenty! and Shalom Farms grow hundreds of thousands of pounds of produce each year to support Virginians facing food insecurity.



Va. Farm Bureau working to promote new mental health helpline

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is working to promote the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ newly launched AgriStress Helpline to provide the state’s farmers with mental health support.



Rockbridge County innovator gives recycled glass new life

Used glass bottles and jars are getting a new purpose in landscapes, on farms and in other places thanks to a Rockbridge County innovator.



Eggs to be named a ‘healthy food’ in new FDA definition

Eggs are a staple in many kitchens, and they may soon be named a ‘healthy food’ under a new proposed definition from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Eggs


October is a time to toast Virginia’s dynamic wine sector

While wine lovers don’t need a commemorative month to appreciate all that Virginia’s 300-plus wineries have to offer, the 34th annual Virginia Wine Month in October is just another reason to celebrate.

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Wine


The Salty Southern Route highlights some of Virginia’s most iconic agricultural commodities

With stops in Suffolk and Isle of Wight, Southampton, Sussex and Surry counties, tourists can experience nearly 100 different attractions on Virginia’s pork-and-peanut trail.



Schedule annual chimney sweep and inspection ahead of heating season

As fall sets in and temperatures begin to drop, now is the time to assess the safety of chimneys, fireplaces and heating units.



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