Agriculture

With historically high temperatures, staying safe while working outdoors is increasingly vital, particularly among vulnerable groups like pregnant women, older employees and young children.

Consumers increasingly demand locally produced agricultural products, and farmers are in a better position to fulfill that need with a little help from friends at the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability.

May is the month when people across the nation focus on mental health awareness, but American Farm Bureau Federation wants individuals to be cognizant of farmers’ mental health year-round.

Farm Bureau members in Virginia are eligible to receive a $250 rebate on the purchase of select all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles.

Contemporary crafters are putting their own spin on quilting to create fashionable pieces, and preservationists are doing their part to celebrate the artistry displayed in vintage quilts.

When Marilyn Adams’ 11-year-old son, Keith, suffocated in a gravity flow wagon on her family’s Iowa farm in 1986, she made it her life’s mission to spread awareness of childhood farm safety.

Microgreens may be tiny, but they contain a large quantity of essential vitamins and minerals.

Using modern technology ensures farmers can produce more efficient, maximum crop yields, and now there’s a new tool of the trade—a smartphone app that helps growers keep damaging pests at bay.

With a rich history, faithful following and modern versions, farmers markets have withstood the test of time.

During National Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation and other agricultural organizations are reminding farmers, farmworkers and rural residents that resources are available when they need help.