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‘Buy cow milk, not nut juices’ to help dairy farmers

  September 20, 2018
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Consumers can help bolster Virginia’s declining dairy industry by purchasing local milk and milk products.


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Animals and Livestock, Dairy, News
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Number of households facing hunger decreases

  September 20, 2018
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The number of people facing hunger in the U.S. has been steadily declining, and a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed a significant drop last year. 


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Agriculture Business, Economy, News
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Farmers to begin receiving relief from trade war

  September 13, 2018
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Farmers soon will receive some temporary relief from the financial effects of the recent trade war.


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Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, News
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New State Fair exhibit will honor Secretariat owner

  September 13, 2018
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A new exhibit paying tribute to Penny Chenery, owner of Triple Crown champion Secretariat, will debut at the State Fair of Virginia. The exhibit, which will honor her legacy at the birthplace of Secretariat, will serve as the highlight of the Meadow Hall tours during the fair.


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Events, Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat
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Ginseng harvesters urged to heed regulations

  September 13, 2018
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Those illegally harvesting ginseng face stiff fines and even possible jail time.


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Crops, News
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Help teachers by donating ag education supplies

  September 13, 2018
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Anyone with an interest in education can donate agriculture-related resources to a nearby teacher through Virginia’s Agriculture in the Classroom Adopt-a-Teacher program.


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Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs
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Horse farm owners invited to enroll in conservation short course

  September 13, 2018
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Virginia horse farm owners have an opportunity to take part in a one-day course on conservation practices that can benefit their farming operations and local water quality.


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Animals and Livestock, Equine, Meetings and Events, News
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Group seeks common ground for future growth of aquaculture industry

  September 7, 2018
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An Aquaculture Work Group has been formed to develop ways to promote sustainable growth of Virginia’s clam and oyster aquaculture industries.


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Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture, News
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Motorists and pedestrians urged to see and be seen

  September 7, 2018
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It’s important to always share the road—especially with pedestrians and bicyclists who have less protection from vehicles.


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Auto Safety, News, Safety
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Va. Agriculture in the Classroom receives national grant

  September 7, 2018
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Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom is one of six programs that recently received a grant from the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization.


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Agriculture in the Classroom, Grants, News, Programs
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