Agriculture

As consumer demand for protein and the price of beef have reached historic highs, rural families will have greater access to these locally grown farm products thanks to an expansion plan for the nation’s small meat processors.

Prolonged spring drought and a late-season frost left a clear mark on Virginia’s small grain crops, as participants in a May 28 wheat tour visited 10 farms and assessed growing conditions.

A Virginia young farmer and his team recently made history as pioneers in the emerging realm of regenerative farming.

State agriculture leaders are encouraging farmers affected by adverse spring weather to consider options for federal disaster assistance.

Dr. Frankenstein and Bedford County farmer Jay Faucher share a similar obsession—the reanimation of life.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and agricultural organizations are reminding farmers and others in the industry that there are resources, tools and listening ears to help weather the storm.

Turning organic waste into clean energy was a futuristic idea that is now a real environmental solution in Virginia.

Virginia Farm Bureau members can receive farming news, lifestyle features, gardening tips, recipes and more.

Savor peak-season strawberries in a refreshing soda or pie.

As June’s National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month shines a spotlight on fresh produce, farmers markets are welcoming shoppers back for the season.