News & Features

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.

Va. wildlife damage hotline taking thousands of calls

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Wildlife can be beautiful to watch from a distance, but close up it is causing damage for farmers, landowners and even some city dwellers.



Simple deterrents can prevent thefts on farms, other rural properties

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Crime on farms can be a serious problem, and rural communities have seen an alarming increase in the theft of farm tools and equipment.



DOT announces new agriculture-related waiver for ELD rule

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on March 13 an additional 90-day temporary waiver for agriculture-related transportation from the federal electronic logging device rule.



Trade conference speakers: Free and fair trade crucial for Va. farmers

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Breaking down trade barriers to achieve free and fair trade is critical for Virginia—and U.S.—agriculture.



NAFTA, TPP need updating, ambassadors say

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Updating the North American Free Trade Agreement is important for the U.S., Canada and Mexico.



Agritourism conference helps important farm sector

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Whether it’s selling pumpkins at a roadside stand or hosting weddings in a winery, agritourism is a $2.2 billion business in Virginia. Agritourism operators have the opportunity to attend the 2018 Virginia Agritourism Conference March 21-22 at the Great Wolf Lodge.



Farm women will focus on ‘agvocacy’ at conference

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“Agvocacy” is the focus of the Virginia Women in Agriculture Gathering, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 24 at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation headquarters in Goochland County.



Hit the road over spring break and save as you travel!

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Spring break is a great time to get away, and you’ll find your Farm Bureau membership savings travel well.



Find out how the federal farm bill affects all Virginians-not just farmers

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Quite soon, many Virginia farm families will spring into planting activities. Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program, shares some of their news from the weeks leading up to that.



Spring means farm equipment on roads

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Spring planting and the harvest of wheat and other small grains in May and June mean more Virginia farmers will need to be moving tractors and other heavy equipment on public roads.



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