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Controlled environment agriculture on the rise

March 14, 2019

Growing food indoors has been trending for several years, and some farmers are weighing the benefits of moving production indoors.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News

Dietitian: Don’t fall for diet disasters

March 14, 2019

Not much time has passed since everyone made those new year’s resolutions to eat better, or eat less. National Nutrition Month is an opportunity to reassess.

Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, News

Fifth Virginia Agritourism Conference to be held in Roanoke

March 14, 2019

The 2019 Virginia Agritourism Conference on April 3 and 4 will provide agritourism entrepreneurs with resources and ideas.

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

Trade conference highlights winter of discontent, hope for spring

March 7, 2019

Speakers’ remarks evoked a mix of hope and frustration at the 11th annual Virginia Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade. The event was held March 5 in Richmond and drew more than 300 participants, including representatives from 15 foreign embassies.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Crops, News, Soybeans

Rapidly evolving industry attracts Virginia farmers to hemp summit

March 7, 2019

The second Industrial Hemp Summit took place Feb. 25 and 26, on the heels of the 2018 Farm Bill’s passage in December. That legislation lifted restrictions on growing hemp in the U.S.

Agriculture Business, Conferences, Crops, Hemp, Meetings and Events, News

Farmers ask for flexible livestock hauling regulations

March 7, 2019

Virginia farmers are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to consider the unique circumstances of transporting live animals over long distances, and amend regulations for farmers and other drivers hauling livestock.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Legislative Issues, Livestock, News

Farm Bureau to help honor ag entrepreneur in Va. Women’s Monument

March 7, 2019

The state’s largest agricultural organization has made a significant donation to honor an ag entrepreneur in the Virginia Women’s Monument.

Agriculture Business, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Pinchos de Pollo

March 1, 2019

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

Pirogi

March 1, 2019

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

Fast-start Breakfast Sandwich

March 1, 2019

For those who are in a rush in the morning, try making a breakfast sandwich to go. An egg in the morning will give you some extra protein that will help keep away those hunger pangs until lunchtime.

Animals and Livestock, Eggs, Food and Drink, Recipes

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