Agriculture
Young Farmers competition finalists use platform to advocate for expanded farmland availability and financing
The future of Virginia agriculture is in good hands, though available farmland and financing are beyond reach for many beginning farmers.
Virginia-grown oysters dominate East Coast production
Chris Buck found the ideal spot for growing oysters on Virginia’s lower Eastern Shore at Cherrystone Creek, where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic.
Farmers need innovative technology to feed world’s growing population
It’s possible to combine climate-smart agriculture with increased food production and innovative technology.
Hair sheep are a growing trend on Virginia farms
With professional wool shearers becoming increasingly rare and traditional sheep farmers facing other market challenges, hair sheep have gained traction in Virginia—steering many small ruminant producers in a new direction.
Large-scale farms are mostly family endeavors
Cold. Uncaring. Corporate-owned giants fueled by greed and profits. Those are sometimes the stereotypes invoked when someone hears the words “factory farm.”
State Fair of Virginia breaks records, focuses on fun and philanthropy
Food, fun, philanthropy and world record-breaking produce shared the spotlight as hundreds of thousands of fairgoers attended the 2023 State Fair of Virginia.
Southside Virginia growers join forces to boost profitability of area farms
What began as a vision five years ago has blossomed into a force of change for Southside Virginia and beyond.
Mental health researchers focus on farm youth stressors and resources
Farm youth are not immune to the stressors that impact the mental health of their adult counterparts.
State Fair of Virginia’s giant vegetable growers crush weigh-off records
Last year’s State Fair of Virginia Giant Butternut Squash Competition winner Paul Jarosh of Culpeper County held the world record title briefly, before a Michigan grower bested his attempt.
