Agriculture

About a half-hour drive from the nearest gas station at the Sussex-Southampton County line, a bustling Virginia Department of Forestry operation produces 32 million pine seedlings annually for landowners throughout Virginia and beyond. 

Drought-tolerant plants may be the solution to withstanding scorching Virginia summers while keeping the garden in bloom.

U.S. agriculture is becoming part of the climate-change solution as farmers continue to reduce per-unit greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture.

With assistance from Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, gardening enthusiasts can find an assortment of flowers sure to add color to days at home.

Put away the phone, and keep your eyes on the road. That’s one of the messages being emphasized during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.

With Passover and Easter coming up, it’s time to think about holiday meals featuring Virginia-produced eggs.

Low-maintenance succulents create hardy indoor arrangements with little effort.

George Washington’s estate remains home to farms and gardens that once revolutionized conservation practices and land management in America.

From dairy farms scooping up added interest with on-site creameries to pick-your-own orchards and berry patches, agritourism has become popular on many Virginia farms.

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation encourages motorists to slow down, make room and pass safely.