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Students follow farmers’ footsteps with AITC Book of the Year
This spring, children across the commonwealth can walk in a farmer’s footsteps with Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s 2026 Book of the Year.
Keep the holidays festive, fun and safe
With holiday gatherings and festivities in full swing, experts are urging caution to keep celebrations safe for everyone.
Grant will expand milk dispenser program in Virginia schools
The Virginia State Dairymen’s Association has received a $115,000 grant to expand the use of bulk milk dispensers in school cafeterias across the commonwealth.
Virginia ice cream maker receives international praise for iconic cow-to-cone flavors
A Fauquier-based ice cream company’s slow-churned, homegrown flavors recently claimed the international spotlight.
Food assistance program facilitates access to Virginia Grown products at food banks statewide
The VAFAP provides grants to charitable food assistance organizations to purchase Virginia Grown agricultural products, distributed to food-insecure Virginia residents statewide.
Stay safe on roadways during winter holiday travel
With holiday shopping, errands and family travel in full swing, safety experts are urging caution when venturing out this winter.
Repurposed grain bins are turned into livable spaces
From chic commercial spaces to outdoor gazebos, ambitious designers and innovative farmers are breathing new life into old grain bins.
Essex County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board
Cattle and grain producer J. Barry Bates was elected to a third three-year term on the VFBF board of directors.
Shenandoah County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board
Woodstock beef cattle farmer Justin Pence was elected to a second three-year term on the VFBF board of directors.
Montgomery County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board
Cattle and hay producer Bruce N. Stanger was elected to a fourth three-year term on the VFBF board of directors.
