The American Farm Bureau Federation is backing a measure that would allow U.S farmers to tap into the hemp market—a potentially sizeable market for ingredients derived from industrial hemp.

Farmer Chris Allen has hatched a plan to teach county students about chickens.

Just in time for the May 5 Kentucky Derby, The Meadow Event Park has installed an exhibit called “Salute to Secretariat—Virginia’s Triple Crown Legend” in the Main Street Station gallery.

While U.S. troops fought World Wars I and II overseas, Americans planted “victory gardens” at home to contribute to the war effort.

Virginia’s soil and water conservation districts historically have helped farmers implement conservation practices, but now they are helping homeowners as well.

School gardens can provide a treasure trove of learning experiences for children, and there are several ways your membership is making them possible.

The American farmer’s share of the food dollar has reached historic lows.

The Virginia Department of Education has received a grant to further develop the Virginia Farm to School Program to increase the number of farmers providing food for school lunches.

As urban sprawl expands westward into Loudoun County’s farm fields and pastureland, farmers and other organizations are working to stem the tide.

As state legislators worked to reel in a viable state budget, Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry received industry updates from aquaculture professionals.