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Farm Bureau to Senate: EPA abused rulemaking process

June 11, 2015

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency abused and distorted the normal rulemaking process to pre-determine the outcome of its highly controversial “Waters of the U.S.” rule, American Farm Bureau Federation General Counsel Ellen Steen told the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 10.

Legislative Issues

Virginia Farm Bureau satisfied with elk management plan

June 4, 2015

The Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries made a decision at its June 2 meeting to allow elk hunting in 28 counties, pending a clear elk management plan that is agreed upon by agriculture leaders and other stakeholders.

Animals and Livestock, Legislative Issues, Virginia Farm Bureau, Wildlife

Dinwiddie farmer uses social media to educate consumers

June 4, 2015

Coley Jones Drinkwater makes posting on social media a part of her daily routine—just like milking cows. The Dinwiddie County dairy farmer posts agriculture facts, photos and videos to her Facebook page “Dinwiddie Farmer” (Facebook.com/DinwiddieFarmer) to educate consumers about agriculture.

Agriculture Business, Farm Practices

Montgomery farmers engage animal rights activists via social media

June 4, 2015

Montgomery County dairy and sweet corn producers Casey and Stacey Phillips of Dry Valley Farms participated in the Dairy Industry’s #MilkTruth campaign this past winter and received mixed messages.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Legislative Issues

Secretariat’s birthplace at The Meadow named to National Register of Historic Places

May 28, 2015

The birthplace of 1973 Triple Crown champion Secretariat located in The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County has been named to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service.

Meadow Event Park, Secretariat

SMV emblems can be life-saving on rural roads

May 28, 2015

Farm equipment is sometimes wider than rural roads, and it’s built for power, not speed. With planting season in full swing across Virginia, motorists should watch for triangular orange emblems on the back of farm equipment.

Auto Safety, Farm Safety, Safety

Choosing and using a food thermometer

May 28, 2015

Food thermometers can play an important safety role when you’re grilling summer meals.

Food and Drink, Food Safety

Farmers seek balance in drone regulations

May 21, 2015

As the Federal Aviation Administration drafts final regulations for the use of unmanned aircraft in agriculture, farmers are seeking to protect privacy and reap the benefits of a new tool for precision agriculture.

Legislative Issues

Livestock disaster plans can offer peace of mind

May 21, 2015

When storms hit, disaster plans help livestock farmers weather the damages.

Animals and Livestock, Livestock

With hurricane season in mind, make home repairs, preparations

May 21, 2015

Winds and rains from hurricanes or tropical storms can cause significant damage to personal property. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety encourages residents to strengthen the critical elements of their property to protect it from hurricane damage.

Insurance, Safety, Virginia Farm Bureau

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