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Old Man Winter can’t stop Virginia farmers’ markets

November 25, 2015

Farmers’ markets may seem like a summer event, but many are going strong through the winter months.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food

Farmers need state-inspected scales to measure up

November 25, 2015

Virginia has maintained standards for equipment that businesses use to weigh and measure goods since 1661. When the state legislature convenes in January, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation will encourage lawmakers to keep the weights and measures program adequately funded.

Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues

Survey: Virginians’ Thanksgiving meal cost decreases for 2015

November 19, 2015

Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for less than $4.50 per person this year, according to an informal price survey conducted by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Economy

Is your home ready to withstand winter weather?

November 19, 2015

Before Old Man Winter arrives, make sure your home is prepared for freezing temperatures and inclement weather.

Insurance, Virginia Farm Bureau

Guide to Virginia-grown Christmas trees available online

November 19, 2015

Free copies of the 2015 Virginia Grown Christmas Tree Guide, published by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in cooperation with the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association, are available at tourist information centers, libraries and Virginia Cooperative Extension offices.

Christmas Trees

I beg your pardon? Thanksgiving turkeys receive reprieve

November 12, 2015

“Turkey pardoning” is what the National Turkey Federation refers to when it presents the annual National Thanksgiving Turkey to the president of the United States.

Animals and Livestock, Poultry

Harvest yields cut for Virginia peanuts, other field crops

November 12, 2015

After a record 2014 harvest, Virginia peanut growers anticipate a 10 percent smaller harvest this year, at 76 million pounds.

Agriculture Business, Peanuts

Farm Bureau asking legislators to support funds for conservation practices

November 12, 2015

Each year, Virginia farmers implement practices on their farms that help protect the environment and the Chesapeake Bay.

Conservation, Farm Practices, Legislative Issues

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