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Grown in few counties, Virginia cotton still looms large
In the nation’s northernmost cotton-producing state, the Virginia-grown crop is known for its quality, coveted by mills and manufacturers internationally.
Farmers seek support in balancing motherhood and farming
Farming with children can look like “running a 100-meter sprint,” said a first-generation farmer.
Southampton Farm Bureau donates UTV to local first responders
The Southampton County Farm Bureau has donated a utility task vehicle, purchased to help improve emergency response in remote rural areas, to Southampton County Fire and Rescue.
Average price for a Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $10 less than last year
The average price for a 10-person Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $81.07, down from a record-high $91.30 in 2023.
Virginia 4-H: Empowering youth for over a century
Since the early 1900s, Virginia 4-H has been committed to shaping minds, cultivating leadership skills and encouraging community engagement among the state’s youth.
Chestnut trees proliferate in Virginia following near extinction
Nostalgic Virginians are harvesting memories as iconic chestnut trees make a comeback from near extinction.
Virginia-grown Christmas trees create real memories
There are many reasons for buying a Virginia-grown Christmas tree this season—like creating lifelong memories.
Traditional syrup makers tap into alternative flavors
Highland County is home to over 70% of the state’s maple syrup production, but there are other hidden syrup sources in the county’s diverse woodlands.
National FFA modeled after Future Farmers of Virginia
Virginia’s original organization that led to the National FFA Organization served as a blueprint for the program that’s been in existence for nearly a century.
Farm Bureau to hold annual convention Dec. 2-5 in Hot Springs
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 Annual Convention & Meeting of Voting Delegates will be held Dec. 2-5 at The Omni Homestead Resort with the theme “Cultivating Connections.”
