News & Features

Virginia melon season is ripe and ready

July 12, 2018

Melon harvest is underway in Virginia, and growers are reporting a quality, sweet crop this year.

Crops, News

Grain prices reflect stockpiled commodity

July 12, 2018

National grain supplies are stockpiled, which means lower profits for Virginia grain producers.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Grain, News

Prepare your home for thunderstorms and lightning

July 12, 2018

Hurricanes often make more headlines during the summer and fall, but the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center cautions homeowners not to underestimate the destructive force of thunderstorms.

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

2018 Farm Bill advances with Senate vote

July 9, 2018

The newest federal farm bill is closer to becoming reality following a bipartisan vote on June 28 that approved the Senate version.

Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News

The competition’s heating up: Prepare State Fair entries now

July 9, 2018

Competition guidelines for more than 1,200 categories in which the public can enter are now posted on the State Fair of Virginia’s website.

Food and Drink, Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia

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.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Summer Salad Soup

June 29, 2018

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Pea and Potato Pesto Salad

June 29, 2018

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Food and Drink, Recipes

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

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