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Farm Bureau convention will draw state’s producers to Williamsburg

  November 15, 2017
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The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention is the state’s largest gathering of farmers and agriculture professionals, with up to 800 attendees each year.


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Historic setting is site for celebrating agriculture’s history

  November 10, 2017
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The history of Virginia agriculture will be celebrated in a historic setting at this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.


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Farm to Table Conference set for early December

  November 2, 2017
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The sixth annual Virginia Farm to Table Conference will be held Dec. 6 and 7 at Blue Ridge Community College’s Plecker Workforce Center in Augusta County.


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State Fair of Virginia records second-highest attendance since 2009

  October 26, 2017
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The State Fair of Virginia’s 2017 attendance was nearly 250,000, the second-highest since the fair moved to The Meadow Event Park in 2009.


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Ginger, turmeric field day taking place Nov. 16

  October 19, 2017
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Ginger and turmeric have historically been used in different types of cuisine for their zesty flavors. The spices also may have a number of health benefits.


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Giant pumpkin and watermelon win big at State Fair

  October 5, 2017
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The winner of this year’s State Fair of Virginia giant pumpkin competition broke his own record.


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VALOR helps farmers improve leadership, communications skills

  October 5, 2017
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A Virginia Tech program is helping Virginia Farm Bureau members improve their leadership and communications skills to support the state’s largest industry.


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National Honey Month concludes, beekeepers create a buzz at State Fair

  September 28, 2017
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September is National Honey Month, but even when the month-long observance ends, attendees at the State Fair of Virginia can continue the celebration.


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Virginia Urban Agriculture Summit set for Oct. 5-6

  September 21, 2017
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The Virginia Urban Agriculture Summit will be held Oct. 5-6 at George Mason University. 


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Deadline for Miss State Fair of Virginia quickly approaching

  September 14, 2017
Applications for the Miss State Fair of Virginia Pageant are due Sept. 20. The Miss America-affiliated pageant will be held Oct. 1 during the State Fair of Virginia at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.


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