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Va. wildlife damage hotline taking thousands of calls

March 15, 2018

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

News, Wildlife

Simple deterrents can prevent thefts on farms, other rural properties

March 15, 2018

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

Agriculture Business, News

DOT announces new agriculture-related waiver for ELD rule

March 15, 2018

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.

Agriculture Business, Livestock, News

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

March 8, 2018

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

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News

NAFTA, TPP need updating, ambassadors say

March 8, 2018

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

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News

Agritourism conference helps important farm sector

March 8, 2018

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.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News

Farm women will focus on ‘agvocacy’ at conference

March 8, 2018

“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.

Conferences, Meetings and Events, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

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

March 2, 2018

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

Membership, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

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

March 2, 2018

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.

Legislative Issues, News, Real Virginia TV Program, Virginia Farm Bureau

Lamb meatball flatbread expands dinner options

March 2, 2018

Lamb seems to arouse the most consumer interest in the spring and is especially popular for Easter and Passover meals. Adding to this attraction are the special prices for lamb at this time of year.

Recipes

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