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Virginia Farm Bureau News & Features is your place for news and information from around Virginia. From gardening tips and recipes to politics and events, stay up to date with what matters to Virginians.

Crabmeat Mousse

August 1, 2017

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

Food and Drink, Recipes

Virginia sweet corn is rolling in

July 27, 2017

Sweet corn harvest is well underway in Virginia, and farmers across the state are supplying consumers with the summer favorite.

Corn, Crops, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Chlorine dioxide pouches make produce safer

July 27, 2017

Two Florida companies are working to develop a small plastic pouch designed to make produce safer. The pouch releases chlorine dioxide gas, which eliminates E. coli bacteria and other pathogens from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables.

Crops, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, News

Citrus fruit salad with honey mint lime syrup

July 26, 2017

Try this recipe for a delicious spin on a summer salad.

Food and Drink, Recipes

It’s just peachy to celebrate stone fruit in August!

July 26, 2017

Even though peaches originated in China, they are celebrated every August—National Peach Month—in the United States.

Crops, Food and Drink, News, Peaches, Recipes

National Farmers Market Week celebrates growing connection between farmers and consumers

July 20, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 6-12, will celebrate the vital role markets play in supporting local economies and giving consumers access to healthy local foods.

Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Eating cucumbers helps keep you hydrated

July 20, 2017

Crunchy cucumbers are not only a low-calorie snack; they also are a highly nutritious addition to any meal.

Crops, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, News, Vegetables

Vanilla beats chocolate to rank as top-selling ice cream flavor

July 13, 2017

Upsetting news for chocolate lovers—vanilla outranks chocolate as the top-selling ice cream flavor, according to an International Dairy Foods Association’s survey.

Dairy, Food and Drink, News

Fourth of July Trifle

June 30, 2017

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

Food and Drink, Recipes

Baba Ganoush

June 30, 2017

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

Food and Drink, Recipes

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