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

October 11, 2018

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.

Agriculture Business, News

Canines can compete for top farm dog of the year

October 11, 2018

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

Animals and Livestock, Awards and Contests, News

VSU Aquaculture Field Day set for Oct. 17

October 11, 2018

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.

Aquaculture, Events, Meetings and Events, News

Spotsylvania grower breaks State Fair record for giant watermelon

October 8, 2018

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

Crops, Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia

New trade treaty seen as friendly to Va. farmers

October 8, 2018

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

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, News

Be aware: Fall is peak season for deer collisions

October 8, 2018

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.

Auto Safety, News, Safety

Farm Bureau hay bale contest accepting entries

October 8, 2018

Entries are being accepted through Nov. 1 for the annual Hay Bale Decorating Contest sponsored by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Committee.

Crops, Hay, News, Programs, Women's Program

Farm Bureau members help generate policies

October 3, 2018

Farmer members help set policies for the organization, and those policies can benefit all members.

News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Farmers providing restaurants with fresh, local produce

October 3, 2018

Chefs like cooking with farm-fresh ingredients, and diners enjoy eating at restaurants that source from local farms.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Brighten up inside with outside finds from the garden

October 3, 2018

Even when temperatures are dropping, many outdoor items can be used to create fresh floral arrangements inside your home during the fall and winter.

Gardening

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