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Giving gifts of flowering bulbs can brighten the holidays

November 27, 2018

Flower bulbs are beautiful gifts for the holidays. Purchased from local greenhouses and nurseries, bulbs will bloom indoors, providing a bright accent on bleak winter days.

Crops, Horticulture, News

Deck the halls with a Virginia-grown Christmas tree

November 27, 2018

There are more than 500 Christmas tree farms in Virginia, and thousands of this season’s trees are about to hit the market.

Christmas Trees, Crops, News

Despite slight cost increase, Virginians’ Thanksgiving meal still a bargain

November 15, 2018

Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for about $5.23 per person this year, according to an informal price survey conducted by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, News, Poultry

Virginia turkey production is up this year

November 15, 2018

The number of turkeys raised in Virginia is expected to total 17 million this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s up from 16,800 last year, carving out a plentiful market of local birds available for the holiday table.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, News, Poultry

Excess moisture affecting crop production

November 15, 2018

Topsoil moisture levels have been higher than normal throughout this year’s harvest season and remain high.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News

Students can enter 2019 Ag Day essay contest

November 15, 2018

High school students have until Jan. 31, 2019, to submit entries for the National Ag Day essay and video essay contest, sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America.

Awards and Contests, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Award-winning author to speak at Farm Bureau convention

November 14, 2018

Best-selling author Michele Payn will share excerpts from her latest book, Food Truths from Farm to Table, on Nov. 27 during Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2018 Annual Convention at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs.

Agriculture Business, Meetings and Events, News, VFBF Annual Convention 2018, Virginia Farm Bureau

Farm groups step up support of new farm bill

November 8, 2018

The American Farm Bureau Federation has joined 15 other agriculture organizations urging House and Senate agriculture leaders to complete the federal farm bill by the end of the year.

Agriculture Business, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News

Buy and burn local firewood

November 8, 2018

When stocking up on firewood this season, forestry officials have a hot tip. Buy local and burn local when it comes to fueling your campfire, fireplace or wood-burning stove, and you will be doing your part to curb the spread of invasive insects and disease.

Crops, Forestry, News

When consumers dine out more, farmers see less of their food dollars

November 8, 2018

Americans are spending more on food, and they’re dining out more. One consequence of that, other than leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch, is that farmers are seeing less of each consumer food dollar.

Agriculture Business, Economy, News

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