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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.

Peachy keen: fresh fruit makes juicy summer pies

July 14, 2016

More than 5,000 tons of peaches are grown each year in Virginia, and many are at their ripest right now. It’s also picnic season, and peach pie is a welcome addition to any gathering.

Food and Drink, Peaches, Recipes

How sweet it is! First Virginia-grown sweet corn hits the stands

June 30, 2016

Cullipher Farm in Virginia Beach has harvested its first sweet corn of the year to sell at the farm’s stand in Pungo. Kim Cullipher said her family has 35 acres planted in sweet corn this year.

Corn, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food

Fresh Va. produce is perfect for summertime gatherings

June 23, 2016

Virginia sweet corn typically doesn’t make its debut until early July, but there is plenty of fresh summer produce just waiting to be picked. You can find summer fruits and vegetables at local farmers’ markets, farm stands and grocery stores, much of it perfect for serving at summer cookouts.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food

Bright season is ahead for Virginia berries

June 9, 2016

It’s the time of year when fresh Virginia-grown blueberries and blackberries are ripe for the picking, and berry lovers can once again savor locally sourced summer fruits.

Berries, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food

Backyard chicken owners should take steps to reduce risk of Salmonella exposure

June 9, 2016

Seven separate Salmonella outbreaks across 35 states have sickened more than 300 people—19 in Virginia—in the first four months of 2016 and are ongoing. All of the outbreaks are a result of live poultry in backyard flocks.

Animals and Livestock, Food and Drink, Food Safety, Poultry

Study finds whole milk may help with weight loss

June 6, 2016

A recently published study in the journal Circulation discusses how whole milk may promote cardiometabolic health.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness

Your Virginia wine started out in a Virginia vineyard

June 6, 2016

Virginia is home to more than 250 wineries, and there’s a Virginia wine for every taste and occasion.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Food and Drink, Wine, Wine Grapes

Prevent foodborne illness this picnic season

May 19, 2016

To keep food safe from harmful bacteria when picnicking, consumers should follow four basic but important steps.

Food and Drink, Food Safety

Handwashing is key to preventing foodborne illnesses

April 21, 2016

Starting this month you might notice a few changes on the Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance website. We've added new account management tools and given our most popular member benefit a virtual makeover!

Food and Drink, Food Safety

USDA report: Pesticide residues on food well below amounts dangerous to humans

April 14, 2016

Any pesticide chemical residue found on samples of various foods tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture fell below levels that could pose a safety risk, according to findings released earlier this year.

Food and Drink, Food Safety, Pesticides, Safety

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