Agriculture

Learn how the remarkable abilities of man’s best friend flourish on Virginia farms.

The 2024 corn-growing season was challenging for farmers in Virginia. However, some Virginia growers still managed to produce high yields of quality corn and earned national recognition.

Youth who participated in the 2024 State Fair of Virginia’s general and youth livestock show competitions are eligible to apply for 25 scholarships totaling over $30,000.

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom has selected Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm by Lindsay H. Metcalf as its 2025 Book of the Year.

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.

Applications for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program are due Jan. 8.

Discover the makings of Virginia’s unique sparkling wines.

Craft exquisite holiday arrangements with materials from the backyard or garden.