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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.

Virginia farmers’ markets offer fresh everything

July 9, 2018

Summer is officially here and so are summer fruits, vegetables and other fresh farm products at Virginia farmers’ markets.

Sweet! Summer is sweet corn season in Va.

June 28, 2018

Sweet corn is at the peak of freshness all across Virginia.

Corn, Crops, News

Farms enjoying additional role as getaways, on Real Virginia

June 28, 2018

Sometimes a traveler’s ideal vacation destination is amid the peace—or nonstop activity—of a Virginia farm.

News, Real Virginia TV Program, Virginia Farm Bureau

Save when shopping for storm supplies

June 28, 2018

With the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season under way, there’s no time like the present to take steps to protect your family and property against severe weather.

Home Safety, Insurance, News, Safety, Virginia Farm Bureau

County Farm Bureaus stay involved in their communities

June 28, 2018

Virginia Farm Bureau is a statewide membership organization made up of 88 individual county Farm Bureaus that are involved in their respective communities.

Membership, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Patriotic picnic will cost less this year

June 28, 2018

This year’s Fourth of July cookout will cost slightly less than last year, according to a survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, Food and Drink, Livestock, News, Poultry

Gardening collaborative hopes to grow its participants

June 28, 2018

A community gardening collaborative is hoping to increase the amount of people involved in efforts to grow fresh food for city residents.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Summer driving is some of the deadliest

June 28, 2018

Use caution on the roadways this summer—especially during the Fourth of July.

Auto Safety, News, Safety

Mid-Atlantic milking show will be part of 2018 State Fair

June 21, 2018

The State Fair of Virginia has been chosen to host the American Milking Devon Mid-Atlantic Regional Show in conjunction with its Dairy Cattle Show Sept. 28-30.

Animals and Livestock, Livestock, Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia

Expert warns homeowners to heed invasive plants

June 21, 2018

Virginia farmers and rural landowners are being advised not to panic about a recent discovery of a plant that can lead to blindness.

News, Safety

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