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Beat the heat, and stay safe with summer survival tips
As temperatures sizzle this summer, take heat-related precautions to stay safe and healthy.
Farmers, other outdoor workers need to prevent sun damage
Extended amounts of sun exposure to those who work outdoors can increase their risk of developing skin cancer.
Tomatoes offer taste of summer’s bounty
Fortunately for hungry tomato lovers, fresh-market tomatoes are a multi-million-dollar business in Virginia.
Virginia’s largest barn quilt trail runs through Greene County
With 70 quilt images on display countywide, the Blue Ridge Barn Quilt Trail in Greene County is Virginia’s largest barn quilt trail and one of the largest in the U.S., according to the Greene County Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
Spring is a good time to spruce up your lawn
It’s never too late to revive a struggling lawn.
Heat meats properly to ensure a safe cookout
Memorial Day kicks off grilling season, so make sure you’re grilling safely.
Farmers: Drivers don’t understand enormity of farm equipment on roadways
The average American is three generations removed from the farm, and that’s creating a problem on Virginia’s roadways.
Prepare homes, businesses for hurricanes now
Hurricane season is only a few weeks away, so now’s a good time to prepare your home or business.
Virginia orchid growers’ business is blooming
Orchids are now the top-selling potted flower in the U.S.
Farmers urge motorists to use caution in high-traffic areas
Farmers want motorists to exercise caution when they see them driving farm equipment on back roads and busy highways.
