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Farm Bureau, other farm groups petition DOT for hauling flexibility

  October 18, 2018
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On Oct. 15 the American Farm Bureau Federation and other organizations representing haulers of livestock, bees and fish submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting flexibility on hours of service requirements.


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Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture, Bees, Honey, News
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Veterinary college gives boost to Southwest Virginia farmers

  October 18, 2018
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Local farmers were among visitors during a Sept. 21 tour of Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine campus. They likely saw where their next livestock vets are training.


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Animals and Livestock, Livestock, News
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State Fair competition results available online

  October 18, 2018
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Many competition results from the 2018 State Fair of Virginia are available online.


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Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia
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National observance urges teens to drive safely

  October 11, 2018
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Too many teens are dying on roadways, and in response the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will observe National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 21-27.


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Auto Safety, News, Safety
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Fourth VALOR class to hone problem-solving skills, promote Va. agriculture

  October 11, 2018
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The fourth and largest class of Virginia’s annual agricultural leadership program has begun, and participants are looking forward to learning more about Virginia agriculture in a regional, state and world context.


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Agriculture Business, News
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Canines can compete for top farm dog of the year

  October 11, 2018
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Virginia farmers are invited to enter their four-legged farmhands in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest.


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Animals and Livestock, Awards and Contests, News
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VSU Aquaculture Field Day set for Oct. 17

  October 11, 2018
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Limited-scale aquaculture production for the local market is the theme of the 31st Annual Aquaculture Field Day at Virginia State University. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the university’s Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road. 


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Aquaculture, Events, Meetings and Events, News
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Spotsylvania grower breaks State Fair record for giant watermelon

  October 8, 2018
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The winner of this year’s giant watermelon competition set a new State Fair of Virginia record with a whopping 254-pound entry.


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Crops, Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia
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New trade treaty seen as friendly to Va. farmers

  October 8, 2018
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There are plenty of positive improvements for Virginia farmers in the new North American Free Trade Agreement announced Oct. 2.


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Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, News
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Be aware: Fall is peak season for deer collisions

  October 8, 2018
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Cool fall weather brings a sharp rise in insurance claims related to collisions with animals, mainly deer, in parts of the U.S. Last year in Virginia, the odds that your vehicle could strike a deer were 1 in 94.


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Auto Safety, News, Safety
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