Agriculture
Nurture nature’s heroes during National Pollinator Month
As flowers bloom and fresh produce fills farmstands across Virginia, June shines a spotlight on the pollinators that help make those things possible.
Emergency loans available for farmers in nine counties designated natural disaster areas
Farmers in nine Virginia counties are eligible for emergency loans after their drought-stricken areas have been designated natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Fuel up on dairy favorites this National Dairy Month
National Dairy Month in June is an ideal time to indulge in dairy products and celebrate the hardworking dairy farmers who provide delicious products for our communities.
USDA small processor plan aims to boost local meat capacity
As consumer demand for protein and the price of beef have reached historic highs, rural families will have greater access to these locally grown farm products thanks to an expansion plan for the nation’s small meat processors.
Wheat tour highlights freeze, drought damage across Virginia fields
Prolonged spring drought and a late-season frost left a clear mark on Virginia’s small grain crops, as participants in a May 28 wheat tour visited 10 farms and assessed growing conditions.
Central Virginia icon becomes Virginia’s first vineyard to achieve regenerative certification
A Virginia young farmer and his team recently made history as pioneers in the emerging realm of regenerative farming.
Federal disaster assistance available to Virginia growers impacted by ongoing drought conditions, late freeze
State agriculture leaders are encouraging farmers affected by adverse spring weather to consider options for federal disaster assistance.
Virginia growers adopt JADAM’s all-natural enhancements for soil health and crop protection
Dr. Frankenstein and Bedford County farmer Jay Faucher share a similar obsession—the reanimation of life.
Virginia organizations collaborate to connect statewide farmers with farm stress resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and agricultural organizations are reminding farmers and others in the industry that there are resources, tools and listening ears to help weather the storm.
Co-digester converts farm byproducts and local organic waste to biogas and fertilizer at multigenerational dairy
Turning organic waste into clean energy was a futuristic idea that is now a real environmental solution in Virginia.
