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Enjoy a taste of summer with Virginia-grown tomatoes
Incorporating ripe, juicy tomatoes into a simple sandwich or relish is an easy way to bring seasonal flavor to the table.
Biden administration says farmers should have right to repair their own equipment
Farmers’ mechanical expertise is hardly useful when computerized systems prevent them from repairing their own equipment.
Call for backup when livestock is on the loose
Karen Henderson remembers being in the middle of the busy intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 220—still dressed in her formal office attire—as she chased a cow that escaped the family’s livestock truck on the way to the stockyard.
Keep lawn mower safety in mind throughout the summer
More than 37,000 people are injured in lawn mower-related accidents each year in America, resulting in about 90 deaths.
Climbing plants provide vivid hues, height for any size garden
Vines native to Virginia, such as crossvines and passionvines, can add striking color and extra dimension to a garden when space is limited.
Toast summer with bright, refreshing Virginia rosés
Sweet or dry, the growing appeal of blush-tinted wines lies in their ability to be paired with a variety of cuisines or consumed on their own.
‘Good bugs’ play a key role in gardening success
There are an estimated 10 quintillion insects living on Earth, and about 99% of them support plant growth in some way.
Celebrate birds, bees and more during National Pollinator Week
If you enjoy sipping a cup of coffee or biting into a juicy strawberry, you can thank a pollinator.
Journey to alpaca farms, learn about invasive insects on Real Virginia
Agriculture in Cumberland County is highlighted this month on Real Virginia, a weekly television program produced by Virginia Farm Bureau.
Virginia dairy farmers help quench a need
Milk is a rich resource in Virginia, with 505 dairy farms producing 173 million gallons of milk in 2019.









