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Climbing plants provide vivid hues, height for any size garden
Vines native to Virginia, such as crossvines and passionvines, can add striking color and extra dimension to a garden when space is limited.
Toast summer with bright, refreshing Virginia rosés
Sweet or dry, the growing appeal of blush-tinted wines lies in their ability to be paired with a variety of cuisines or consumed on their own.
‘Good bugs’ play a key role in gardening success
There are an estimated 10 quintillion insects living on Earth, and about 99% of them support plant growth in some way.
Celebrate birds, bees and more during National Pollinator Week
If you enjoy sipping a cup of coffee or biting into a juicy strawberry, you can thank a pollinator.
Journey to alpaca farms, learn about invasive insects on Real Virginia
Agriculture in Cumberland County is highlighted this month on Real Virginia, a weekly television program produced by Virginia Farm Bureau.
Virginia dairy farmers help quench a need
Milk is a rich resource in Virginia, with 505 dairy farms producing 173 million gallons of milk in 2019.
Prepare now for hurricane, storm emergencies
Come hail or high water, a storm preparedness plan can give Virginians peace of mind as the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
EPA report finds agriculture remains small part of emissions pie
A recently released “Annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report” from the Environmental Protection Agency revealed good news for agriculture.
‘Real Farm Moms of Virginia’ featured in online series
The webinar series “Faces of Virginia Farming” gives the public an opportunity to listen to conversations among Virginia farmers, and connect with the people who grow the products they use.
Resources available to keep youth safe on farms
From developing a good work ethic to learning responsibility, farm work instills valuable skills in youth that they can use throughout their lives. But farm work can be hazardous.
