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With a rich history, faithful following and modern versions, farmers markets have withstood the test of time.

During National Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation and other agricultural organizations are reminding farmers, farmworkers and rural residents that resources are available when they need help.

Planting season is in full swing in Virginia, and a summer of farming activities is right around the corner.

Ask logger Meade Stull if he has a chainsaw story, and he pulls off his hat. A scar spanning his hairline says it all.

The Asian longhorned tick, slightly larger than a poppyseed, can carry a rare pathogen that has been identified in cattle in multiple Virginia counties.

Milk is chock-full of necessary vitamins, and having plenty of milk options available during school meals helps ensure students receive essential nutrients.

As temperatures continue to climb, grilling season is heating up. But before barbecue buffs fire up their grills for the first time this year, it’s important that they inspect them first.

In the five seconds it takes to respond to a text, sweep on a coat of mascara or unwrap a breakfast sandwich, a vehicle moving at 55 mph can travel the length of a football field. Succumbing to those common distractions is like driving that distance blindfolded, highway safety experts say.

Distracted driving contributed to more than 20,000 accidents and 116 fatalities on Virginia roadways in 2021.

Emu oil—rich in omega fatty acids and renowned for its moisturizing abilities—has found a lucrative niche with cosmetic companies and consumers.