News
‘Just Drive’ to minimize distractions behind the wheel
It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Farm Bureau and other organizations are asking motorists to do just one thing while they’re driving—drive.
Hit the road over spring break and save as you travel!
Spring break is a great time to get away, and you’ll find your Farm Bureau membership savings travel well.
Motorists, be alert: Spring means farm equipment on roads
Spring planting and the harvest of wheat and other small grains in May and June means more Virginia farmers will need to be moving tractors and other heavy equipment on public roads.
Prevent backyard chickens from spreading disease
More consumers are keeping chickens in their own backyards, but the desire for fresh eggs can come with some risks.
Your membership means savings on John Deere products
Whether you farm on a large scale or you like to keep your residential lot looking great, you can receive valuable John Deere discounts just for being a Virginia Farm Bureau member.
Study finds no cancer link to glyphosate
A long-term study on the use of the weed killer, glyphosate, by U.S. agricultural workers has found no firm link between exposure to the pesticide and cancer.
Follow product guidelines and use caution with heating appliances
When the weather turns cold, some farmers and homeowners spend time in unheated barns or workshops, and some rely on wood-burning stoves or space heaters to heat the buildings.
Report finds farmers’ animal care continuously improving
A recent report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance found that livestock producers are making strides in animal care, environmental sustainability and food safety.
Large cattle operation credits success to teamwork
Clay Jackson likes to describe his beef cattle operation as a large family farm.
Family raising quality bulls for more than 70 years
On a sweltering June day, 10-year-old Audrey Bennett was busy in Knoll Crest Farm’s air-conditioned office. She answered phones and ran errands and would later help move rocks.
