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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.

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

New State Fair exhibit will honor Secretariat owner

September 13, 2018

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.

Events, Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat

Help teachers by donating ag education supplies

September 13, 2018

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.

Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs

Va. Agriculture in the Classroom receives national grant

September 7, 2018

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

Agriculture in the Classroom, Grants, News, Programs

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

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

Teachers, organizations can apply for AITC grants

August 2, 2018

Virginia’s Agriculture in the Classroom program is offering more than $30,000 to help educators and related groups integrate agriculture into classroom curriculums.

Agriculture in the Classroom, Grants, News, Programs

Farm Bureau supports students’ goals with scholarships

July 31, 2018

County Farm Bureaus in Virginia invested in their communities’ future by offering more than $153,000 in scholarship funds in 2017.

News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Women's Program

Secretariat bloodline fueled new Triple Crown winner

June 14, 2018

On June 9, a strapping chestnut colt named Justify sprang out of the starting gate in the Belmont Stakes and did not relinquish his lead, becoming the 13th Triple Crown winner in the competition’s 99-year history.

News, Programs, Secretariat

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