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Food banks asking for farmer partnerships

March 5, 2015

Virginia farmers who have extra and unsold fresh produce this year are being asked to consider partnering with their local food banks.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food

Blending your own birdseed draws a diverse flock to feeders

March 5, 2015

Many Virginians enjoy feeding birds in their garden, and a custom-blended birdseed mix can draw a loyal and diverse crowd to the feeder.

Gardening

My Virginia Plate will be 2015 Virginia AITC book of year

December 31, 2014

Virginia’s Agriculture in the Classroom program has named My Virginia Plate, written by Tammy Maxey and illustrated by Kevin Pitts and Greg Cravens, its 2015 Virginia AITC Book of the Year.

Agriculture in the Classroom, Programs

‘Ditch the Rule’ campaign asserts farmers’ challenge to proposed waters rule

May 15, 2014

Farmers and ranchers across the nation recognize that their ability to farm could be negatively affected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed “Waters of the United States” rule. The American Farm Bureau Federation has launched a campaign urging the EPA to withdraw the rule.

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