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Loan repayment program to help veterinarians in underserved areas
Due to a continuing shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking nominations for its Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program.
Bay foundation reports more grasses, crabs and oysters
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has reported that crab and oyster populations and the presence of underwater grasses have increased in the bay.
Cooperative effort drives restoration of longleaf pine in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Forestry is spearheading an effort to restore what was once the most common tree in the uplands of Southeast Virginia, the longleaf pine.
Virginia recognizes first 23 families in Century Forest program
The first 23 families whose land qualified for Virginia’s Century Forest designation were honored Nov. 21. The designation recognizes families who have owned working forestlands for more than 100 years.
Virginia corn mazes offer fun fall family outings
Wayside Farm Fun in Clarke County is honoring Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins with a corn maze made in his likeness.
Install smoke alarms in bedrooms during National Fire Prevention Week
Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm. That’s why “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep” is the theme of this year’s National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.
Heirloom tomatoes enhance the taste of summer
They’re all the rage at farmers’ markets and trendy restaurants and among gardeners and foodies. That’s because heirloom tomato varieties are tasty.
Purchase, store and consume fresh produce safely
Fresh produce is ripe, ready and heading to grocery stores, farmers’ markets and produce stands near you.
