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How to maintain holiday plants

December 19, 2018

So you received beautiful plants for the holidays now how do you make them last into the new year?

Gardening

Buying rural property? Consider these safety issues

December 19, 2018

If you’re considering buying rural land for your dream home or weekend getaways, make sure you take a second look at the land and research the property as much as possible.

Safety

Relieve boxwoods of winter’s wear and tear

December 19, 2018

Boxwood trees are great foundation plants and also can be used for privacy screening, but they are susceptible to winter storm damage, said horticulturalist Mark Viette.

Crops, Gardening, Horticulture

Smithfield Ham and Sweet Potato Pancakes

December 19, 2018

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Grandma’s Egg Custard Pie

December 19, 2018

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Benefit-rich broccoli is for more than just steaming

December 17, 2018

You can boil, puree, steam or stir-fry it, because broccoli is both beneficial and versatile.

Broccoli, Crops, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness

Fruited Irish Oatmeal

December 17, 2018

This hearty winter breakfast has whole grains from the oats, lots of vitamins and antioxidants from the fruits and good fat from the nuts. It's not only healthy. It's tasty, too!

Crops, Food and Drink, Grain, Health and Wellness, Recipes

Don't let a chimney fire cancel out savings on heat

December 17, 2018

Wood-burning is a popular way to save money and effectively heat your home when the cost of fuel continues to increase. But with more people burning wood, the risks of home fires are expected to increase as well.

Home Safety, Insurance, Safety, Virginia Farm Bureau

Soggy fields have led to ongoing harvest in 2018

December 13, 2018

Most Virginia row crops typically are harvested by Thanksgiving, but a record rainy spring and summer has led to one of the longest harvest seasons in recent memory.

Agriculture Business, Corn, Crops, News, Soybeans

Va. dairy farmers helping food-insecure households

December 13, 2018

The state’s first milk purchase program to benefit food-insecure families was announced Dec. 5 at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, located in the heart of dairy country.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, News

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