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Virginia Farm Bureau News & Features is your place for news and information from around Virginia. From gardening tips and recipes to politics and events, stay up to date with what matters to Virginians.

Ag features at State Fair include animals, crops—and pizza?

August 23, 2018

Agriculture will be everywhere when the State Fair of Virginia opens on Sept. 28.

Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia

Shellfish farming thriving in Virginia waters

August 23, 2018

Virginia’s shellfish growers should be happy as clams this year. That’s because the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s July 2018 Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture Situation and Outlook Report said the state’s aquaculture industry is thriving.

Agriculture Business, Aquaculture, News

Botetourt student is named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist

August 14, 2018

Claire E. Seibel of Botetourt County was named this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist. She was recognized Aug. 3 at the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Richmond.

Awards and Contests, News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Young Farmers

Lee County Extension agent wins Excellence in Agriculture Award

August 14, 2018

Amy G. Fannon of Pennington Gap is this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award winner. She was recognized Aug. 3 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Richmond.

Awards and Contests, News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Young Farmers

Va. soybean farmers hurt by Chinese trade tariffs

August 9, 2018

China is the No. 1 export destination for $691 million of Virginia’s agricultural exports, so China’s retaliation for recently imposed U.S. tariffs is hurting the state’s farmers.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, News, Soybeans

Lee County agent, Botetourt student honored at Young Farmers event

August 9, 2018

Two young adults committed to agriculture were recognized Aug. 3 during the 2018 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Summer Expo.

Awards and Contests, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Wet summer a washout for some, helpful to others

August 9, 2018

It’s been a much wetter summer than usual for many Virginia farmers, but not a record rainfall year.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News

Don’t let heat stress get you down

August 9, 2018

Heat stress won’t just slow you down—it also can be deadly.

Health and Wellness, News, Safety

FDA to examine food labels that influence consumer decisions

August 2, 2018

Consumers often make food purchases based on labels, which can affect their health.

Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Legislative Issues, News

Extension, American Farm Bureau working to prevent rural opioid abuse

August 2, 2018

Virginia Cooperative Extension has been awarded a grant to help with the opioid crisis affecting Virginians, especially those in rural areas.

Food and Drink, Grants, Health and Wellness, News, Programs

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