Virginia Farm Bureau will hold a free child safety seat check from 5 to 9 p.m. on July 20 at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St.

Scientists recently identified five eating patterns for U.S. adults that are strongly influenced by age, race, region, gender, income and education. The patterns could help identify how people truly eat and help to understand the role diet plays in human health.

Imagine jeans, sweats or socks—all made with cotton—that clean and deodorize themselves when hung on a clothesline in the sun or draped on a balcony railing.

The American Farmland Trust has kicked off its fourth annual America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest at votemyfarmersmarket.org.

The nation’s largest farm organization is pleased that the U.S. Senate approved its version of the 2012 Farm Bill 64-35.