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In observance of Mental Health Month in May, American Farm Bureau Federation has increased its efforts to connect farmers and farming communities with crucial mental health resources.

As the weather warms up, and people gather for backyard cookouts, it’s time to brush up on safe grilling habits.

National agriculture associations are urging farmers to engage with local first responders to prepare action plans for farm emergencies. Some of Virginia’s agriculturalists are already a step ahead.

Wythe County is highlighted in May’s Real Virginia weekly television program, produced by Virginia Farm Bureau.

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates more than 37,000 Americans suffer a power mower-related injury each year, resulting in about 90 deaths.

Invasive plant species purchased at garden centers may enhance a landscape’s aesthetic appeal, but they also can turn idyllic outdoor spaces into battlegrounds for ecological balance.

Planting season is underway in Virginia, and drivers are being encouraged to use caution when encountering farm equipment on the state’s roadways.

A rapid deterioration of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship is causing alarm within the U.S. agricultural sector, and industry groups are voicing concerns.

Whether it’s answering a phone call, interacting with passengers or finishing breakfast in the car during your morning commute, distractions are a daily occurrence for most drivers.

While farmers are hard at work putting food on our tables, they’re also helping fill the bowls of our furry companions.