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Farmers and food banks reaping rewards from tax credit

  May 10, 2018
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Virginia farmers and food banks alike are reaping the benefits of the Food Crops Donation Tax Credit, which makes fresh, nutritious food available to residents served by seven regional food banks.


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Agriculture Business, Economy, Legislative Issues, News
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Farmers’ share of food dollar reaches historic low

  April 26, 2018
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The American farmer’s share of the food dollar has reached historic lows.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Crops, Economy, News
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Feedback can help shape farm-to-school markets

  April 26, 2018
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The Virginia Department of Education has received a grant to further develop the Virginia Farm to School Program to increase the number of farmers providing food for school lunches.


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Agriculture Business, Grants, News, Programs
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Organizations unite to stem tide of urban sprawl

  April 26, 2018
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As urban sprawl expands westward into Loudoun County’s farm fields and pastureland, farmers and other organizations are working to stem the tide.


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Agriculture Business, News
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Unique orchid farm blooms in Central Virginia

  April 23, 2018
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A unique greenhouse on 18 acres in Powhatan County houses more than 13,000 orchids; 8,000 of which are in “orchid daycare.”


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Agriculture Business, Horticulture, News
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Winter wheat growers optimistic heading into harvest

  April 12, 2018
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As some Virginia grain farmers wait for good spring weather to plant their crops, winter wheat growers are just a few weeks from harvesting theirs.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Wheat
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State’s largest farm group looking forward to working with new ag commissioner

  April 12, 2018
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Dr. Jewel Bronaugh was named Virginia’s 16th commissioner of agriculture by Gov. Ralph S. Northam on April 9.


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Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News
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Farmers seeking flexibility when transporting livestock

  April 12, 2018
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Farmers hauling livestock should not be subject to the same laws as truckers transporting boxes of toilet paper.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Legislative Issues, News
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Specialist tells farmers, ‘We have to do more’

  March 22, 2018
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When it comes to forming opinions on food, today’s consumers are at least a little confused, noted Dr. Paige Pratt, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation grassroots development specialist.


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Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, News
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Farmers watching farm bill progress intently

  March 15, 2018
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The nation’s top farm legislation is up for renewal this year. But delays in producing the first draft of the 2018 Farm Bill, in addition to four years of declining crop prices, have many farmers concerned.


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Agriculture Business, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News
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