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Share the road during spring planting
It’s spring planting season, and that means drivers need to be watchful on rural roadways as farmers move their equipment from field to field.
Farmers in child-bearing years face unique set of health and safety challenges
While the number of women counted as principal farm operators has increased across the U.S., so has their exposure to unique risks associated with agricultural work that can impact fertility, pregnancy and infant health.
Century Farms are a testament to Virginia’s agricultural longevity
With National Ag Week approaching March 20-26, read about Virginia farm families whose farmland has been passed down through multiple generations.
Insurance groups launch effort to reduce teen road fatalities
Teen drivers are four times more likely to crash than motorists 20 and older, and the fatal crash rate for teens is nearly three times higher than that of older drivers.
USDA implements new labeling for genetically modified foods
Consumers will soon see new symbols and QR codes identifying genetically modified and bioengineered foods as the U.S. Department of Agriculture implements new labeling rules.
Prepare your garden for spring with an expert-approved checklist
Using the colder months to clean and treat your garden will give you a head start on the upcoming planting season.
Mental health stigma beginning to decrease among rural residents, farmers
Farmers and rural residents are starting to feel more comfortable opening up about their mental health struggles and seeking help for them.
Studies: Older-model vehicles increase risk for senior drivers
RUCKERSVILLE—Already at an increased risk of being killed in automobile accidents due to their age, senior motorists exacerbate the risk when they drive aging vehicles, research shows.
Newer, larger vehicles offer teen drivers a safer ride
Giving new drivers hand-me-down cars can be economical, but studies show older vehicles put motorists at a higher risk of major crash-related injuries.
Farm Bureau forms partnership with MANRRS
An important partnership will promote greater cultural and ethnic diversity in agricultural fields of study, expanding opportunities for university students in Virginia and beyond.
