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As the number of minority farmers continues to increase across the U.S., Virginia offers a glimpse of the varied populations present on American farms.

Grain bins that store loose, dry bulk material like corn can enhance profitability on farms, but they pose a grave danger to farmworkers who access them.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety research has revealed women are more likely to be injured or killed in roadway accidents despite being involved in fewer accidents than men.

A formal succession plan for family land ownership can secure and sustain prosperity for future generations. This reality has enhanced opportunities for some Virginia farm families, but has hurt others.

It’s evident that driving fast can lead to increased risk for car accidents—but recent tests showed that even incremental speed increases can have big impacts in a crash.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture once again revealed nearly 99% of foods tested in its Pesticide Data Program have pesticide residues that fall well below accepted tolerance levels.

To help encourage worker safety on farms, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation will highlight agricultural safety and rural health issues during Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, Feb. 28 through March 6.

Farm Bureau members are eligible to receive $500 in bonus cash toward the purchase or lease of a new Ford Ranger, F-150 or Super Duty®.

From elaborate obstacle courses to spinning, bungee-jumping apparatuses, people have invented ingenious ways to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.

Loudoun County landowners are helping preserve the area’s farming heritage, and Virginia Christmas tree farms are promoting customer safety as families hand-pick the centerpieces for their holiday celebrations.