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

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

When your tomato plants start producing in high gear, or the goods at your local farmers’ market were irresistible, homemade tomato sauce might be on the menu.

Celebrate National Baked Bean Month by bringing this simple but delicious side dish to your next backyard  barbecue.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is working to bring back 1 percent flavored milk to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast program. It was eliminated from the plan in 2012.

Many Virginians like to celebrate National Dairy Month by enjoying a delicious dessert like this parfait.

Many Americans have no idea what “sell by” labels actually mean. So after 40 years of letting consumers guess, the grocery industry has made a move to clear up the confusion.

As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the use of grills. Whenever you’re grilling—outdoors or inside—it’s critical to cook meat to the proper temperature.

Virginia agriculture is almost as diverse as the local, state and national issues that affect it. Our farmers need a voice and a forum for surfacing issues that affect their ability to compete in the fast-changing world of production agriculture.

May is when Virginia strawberries begin to ripen. And there is nothing sweeter than a refreshing strawberry soup.