Agriculture

Sunflowers might not be a major commodity in Virginia, but many farmers are expanding into the blooming business as they diversify their operations.

This could be the summer for exploring Virginia’s agricultural history at one of the state’s farm museums.
 

Anne Kathryn “AK” Martz of Essex County was named the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist on July 30 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.

Rachel and Thomas Henley of Goochland County were named the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award winners. They were recognized July 29 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.

Adam Davis of Halifax County received the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award. He was recognized July 29 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.

August marks National Sandwich Month, and these easy recipes are perfect for getting creative and piling on your favorite farmers market produce.

Counties in the lower Tidewater consistently make up the hottest region in Virginia on average, according to 100-plus years of temperature data amassed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 

As the 118th Congress prepares to debate the 2023 Farm Bill in September, lawmakers and farmers met to discuss priorities most important to Virginia’s agricultural producers.