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Act now to keep your home safe from damaging winter weather

With colder temperatures settling in, the weeks leading up to winter are a prime time to prepare your home for damaging snow and ice storms.

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Seasonal sun glare can contribute to crashes during peak commute hours

Traffic safety experts urge motorists to be sun-glare aware at sunrise and sunset this time of year.



Va. Farm Bureau working to promote new mental health helpline

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is working to promote the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ newly launched AgriStress Helpline to provide the state’s farmers with mental health support.



Schedule annual chimney sweep and inspection ahead of heating season

As fall sets in and temperatures begin to drop, now is the time to assess the safety of chimneys, fireplaces and heating units.



Prepare for the height of hurricane season with savings on supplies

Farm Bureau members in Virginia can weather the storm season by saving on essential items such as flashlights, first-aid kits and generators through Grainger.



National observance urges farmers to exercise workplace safety

Farming is a difficult trade, and farmers’ work often puts them in potentially dangerous situations.



Motorists reminded to watch out for slow-moving farm equipment during harvest

Virginia farmers are poised to reap plentiful harvests this fall, and that means increased farm equipment on roadways.



Va. motorists urged to be mindful of pedestrians, bicyclists

The path toward safer Virginia roadways begins with drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists sharing the mutual responsibility of road safety.

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Savor the last days of summer with a family getaway

Members can save on rental cars through Avis and Budget, as well as lodging at thousands of hotels nationwide.



Stay safe, prepared during the summer storm season

Hurricanes may get the most attention in the headlines, but sporadic summer storms can be just as devastating.

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