Safety & Insurance

Farmers and landowners are contending with a new pest—the invasive hybrid fire ant that’s marching into fields and pastures in Southwest Virginia.

Extra caution is encouraged when driving in the winter months

While HPAI virus strains are extremely infectious and often fatal to domestic poultry, backyard chicken hobbyists and wildfowl hunters can help prevent virus transmission.

With ice, sleet and snow sweeping through Virginia, residents are urged to safeguard their homes and families while staying warm this season.

As a rule of thumb, homeowners should take steps to winterize their homes prior to bad weather.

As railroads facilitate the movement of agricultural products and other goods through Virginia and beyond, motorists and farm equipment operators are reminded to practice safe passage at railroad crossings.

The season of enjoying eggnog is here—inviting reunited friends and family to savor the flavors of tradition with a few safety tips in mind.

The Southampton County Farm Bureau has donated a utility task vehicle, purchased to help improve emergency response in remote rural areas, to Southampton County Fire and Rescue.

Auto Insurance can be difficult to understand. Before you shop around for auto insurance make sure you understand all your coverage options. For more information on decoding Auto Insurance lingo talk to your local Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance agent.

Holiday cheer was put on ice for one Virginia family when they returned home from an extended Christmas vacation to find multi-floor water damage from a burst pipe in the attic.