Agriculture
Increasing opportunities for ag teachers is a shared responsibility
Plenty of capable candidates with agricultural degrees are willing to fill the multiple vacant agriculture instructor roles open statewide.
Virginia-grown tomatoes celebrated for flavor, tradition and origins
From the celebrated ultra-local flavors of Hanover to one of Italy’s “gold standards” of regional cuisine—Virginia-grown tomatoes get around.
Farmers urged to safely dispose of pesticides
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering seven sites across the state to bring unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides for disposal.
Pick a perfect peach this summer
Despite a rocky start to the season, Virginia’s peach growers are harvesting one of summer’s sweetest fruits.
Streamlined pathway needed to fill licensed agriculture instructors
With barriers in navigating the complex, education certification requirements, it’s difficult to retain capable agriculture instructors.
Virginia crop farmers affected by drought are eligible for assistance
Virginia crop farmers are among those who are eligible for up to $16 billion in assistance.
Virginia grant program accepting applications from large animal veterinarians
A new grant program aims to remedy critical shortages in large animal veterinary care across Virginia.
Farmers keep livestock cool during blistering summer temps
Across Virginia, livestock producers work to ensure their animals beat the heat.
Record-level funding allocated for conservation practices, in fourth consecutive year of increases
A $16 million increase to the fully funded Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share program is a welcome budgetary consideration among farmers and conservationists alike.
Seasonal strategies sustain superstar status of Virginia sweet corn
Among Virginia’s superstar commodities, sweet corn’s brief performance is deserving of its own series spinoff.
