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On Real Virginia: Visit a Virginia farm to see how it looked during an 1859 Christmas
Visit a time when Christmas looked a lot like Thanksgiving, and the wheat crop of the Shenandoah Valley fueled the South during wartime.
Virginia chestnut group rekindling holiday tradition
The American chestnut tree of the past is long gone, but thanks to a group of Virginia farmers, centuries-old chestnut traditions are being re-introduced.
Outdoor cooking puts a flavorful twist on holiday meals
Many people are firing up their grills and other outdoor cooking equipment in chilly weather to prepare holiday menus.
Get ahead by preparing your home for winter weather
Don’t wait for inclement weather! Take preemptive measures to ensure you home is winter-ready now.
Rural landowners can help prevent wildfires
Stuffing plays a supporting role in Thanksgiving meals
It doesn’t matter if you call it stuffing or dressing, bread crumbs mixed with other favorite ingredients make the perfect accompaniment to a Thanksgiving meal.
Protect yourself from seasonal flu viruses
Flu season is upon us, and the best defense is getting a flu shot.
Accident forgiveness now available for auto policies
If you’ve been in an accident, you worry how it will affect your auto insurance policy. Some Virginia Farm Bureau auto policyholders are eligible for accident forgiveness protection.
Barn preservation project highlights part of Shenandoah history
Preserving historic barns in Shenandoah County provides a window into early settlement and Civil War history in the area.
It’s nearly time for some table talk—about turkeys
Here’s a topic for table talk this Thanksgiving: Americans consume about 16.5 pounds of turkey per person annually.
