News
Protect yourself from seasonal flu viruses
Flu season is upon us, and the best defense is getting a flu shot.
Accident forgiveness now available for auto policies
If you’ve been in an accident, you worry how it will affect your auto insurance policy. Some Virginia Farm Bureau auto policyholders are eligible for accident forgiveness protection.
Barn preservation project highlights part of Shenandoah history
Preserving historic barns in Shenandoah County provides a window into early settlement and Civil War history in the area.
It’s nearly time for some table talk—about turkeys
Here’s a topic for table talk this Thanksgiving: Americans consume about 16.5 pounds of turkey per person annually.
Railroad crossings can pose a danger on farms
Farming can be a dangerous job, but there’s one hazard farmers may not have on their radar: railroad crossings.
Fall is a fine time for Virginia wine
October is Virginia Wine Month, and wineries and vineyards across the state are open for business.
Popcorn provides alternative for Virginia farmers
Uncertainty in the tobacco market has forced Virginia growers to look at alternative crops. Some are taking advantage of the ability to grow hemp commercially, while others are growing alternative crops.
‘Fall decorating is serious business’
When temperatures start to cool, home décor heats up—often using Virginia-grown products like chrysanthemums, cornstalks, pumpkins and gourds.
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists
September is Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month in Virginia.
Weed through misinformation about GMOs
They’ve been in use for more than two decades, but confusion still surrounds genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Find out what is—and is not—a GMO crop.
