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Save even more on your next Ford or Lincoln!

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Vehicle-shopping Farm Bureau members are eligible for more than $500 in bonus cash for eligible Ford and Lincoln vehicles.




Estate planning essential for a happy, healthy retirement

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Getting ready to retire? Congratulations! You worked too hard for too long to have to struggle financially now. That’s why estate planning should not be overlooked.




Slow Cooker Apples with Ginger Ale and Maple Syrup

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This apple dessert is perfect for the holidays. It's easy to prepare and makes your house smell amazing!




Hurricane further dampened some harvest efforts, events

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In the wake of Hurricane Michael, the Northern Neck Farm Museum posted Oct. 14 on Facebook that the wind and rain “have blown down our corn maze and washed away our pumpkin patch.”



Farm Bureau, other farm groups petition DOT for hauling flexibility

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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.



Veterinary college gives boost to Southwest Virginia farmers

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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.



State Fair competition results available online

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



Sweet Potato Latkes

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

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



Gazpacho Andalus

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

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



National observance urges teens to drive safely

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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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