Agriculture

The public is encouraged to report sick or dead birds to help prevent the spread of avian flu.

Anne Kathryn Martz doesn’t need a farm background to make a lasting impact in agriculture.

After two decades in the classroom, Jessica M. Jones understands that the power of agricultural education can sustain the industry for generations to come.

The late Kathy Coffee was fondly remembered for her contributions to Virginia Farm Bureau Federation and the state’s agriculture industry during the recent VFBF Women’s Leadership Conference in Roanoke.

Former U.S. Navy SEAL officer and combat leader Sean Glass moved to Warren County and tasted his first locally sourced beef from a neighboring farm. The meat was quickly consumed by his family of seven, and they purchased more. It was just as good.

The sales of Virginia agricultural products remain robust despite a general drop in farm numbers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2022 Census of Agriculture.

As demand for beef grows, cattle farmers want consumers to share in their expectation of quality, with confidence in product safety, humane practices and sustainability.

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

Mark your May calendars for an action-packed month of tabletop gaming, horse shows and rodeos.

Cultivating beauty is a blossoming business in Virginia—offering plenty of options for Mother’s Day gift giving.