Agriculture
Giant vegetable growers rack up new records, and rookie wins at State Fair of Virginia
New fair records abound as growers showcased giant produce of all shapes, colors and sizes at the State Fair of Virginia.
Sales of limited-release wine top off State Fair scholarship funds
The next generation of agricultural leaders were the toast of the State Fair when Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently presented a Suzanne S. Youngkin Endowed Scholarship totaling $10,500.
Virginia Cooperative Council announces 2025 leadership award recipients
Two notable Virginians were celebrated recently for outstanding leadership by the VCC.
Virginia Poultry Federation celebrates 100 years of supplying quality protein to consumers
National Chicken Month may be celebrated every September, but for a full century, Virginia’s egg producers and poultry farmers have benefited from year-round VPF support.
State and federal grant funds target invasive catfish populations
A critical foe is threatening marine ecosystems and livelihoods across the country.
Virginia growers celebrate ‘phenomenal’ corn crop and hold out hope for drought-stricken soybeans
Virginia’s field corn and soybean crops were off to a running start this season, thanks to rainy weather in the first half of summer. But soybean production was stunted as rain tapered off in July.
Virginia’s produce safety efforts shine at FDA demonstration event
Peace of mind in Virginia’s produce supply was a key takeaway of a recent food safety demonstration event.
Explore Virginia’s homemade sugary delights
Take a sweet journey across Virginia’s homemade ice cream destinations.
