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Farmers affected by Florence helped by Farm Bureau

  October 2, 2018
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Virginia Farm Bureau members are mobilizing to assist farmers in North and South Carolina who face the devastating impact of Hurricane Florence.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, News
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Global reps learn about high-quality Virginia tobacco

  September 20, 2018
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Visitors from seven countries recently learned about tobacco grown in Virginia and North Carolina, which some say is the best in the world.


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Crops, News, Tobacco
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Ginseng harvesters urged to heed regulations

  September 13, 2018
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Those illegally harvesting ginseng face stiff fines and even possible jail time.


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Crops, News
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Produce farmers can schedule free on-farm review to determine readiness for Produce Safety Rule

  September 7, 2018
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Changes are coming in the way farmers grow, pack, hold and distribute ready-to-eat produce, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering producers the opportunity for a free, on-farm readiness review.


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Crops, Legislative Issues, News
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Fresh, local produce perfect for fall gatherings

  August 30, 2018
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Summer may be coming to an end, but fresh, Virginia-grown produce is still available.


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Crops, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News
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Wet summer a washout for some, helpful to others

  August 9, 2018
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It’s been a much wetter summer than usual for many Virginia farmers, but not a record rainfall year.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, News
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Virginians urged to report spotted lanternfly sightings

  August 2, 2018
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An invasive insect that damages farm crops, stinks of vinegar and creates a black, sticky mess on homeowners’ trees has been found in Virginia.


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Crops, Gardening, News
762 Views

How to pick the perfect watermelon

  July 31, 2018
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Whether it’s from the field, a farmers’ market or a grocery store, learn how to pick a perfect watermelon!



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Crops, Food and Drink, News
2566 Views

A tale of two flower farmers

  July 31, 2018
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Virginia cut flower farms grew from 117 in 2007 to 227 in 2012. Read about two flower farmers and how their businesses are blooming.



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Crops, Horticulture, News
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New videos give snapshot of ever-changing grain markets

  July 26, 2018
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The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Commodity Marketing Department has launched a new tool to assist farmers with frequent decisions they must make about grain market pricing.


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Agriculture Business, Crops, Economy, Grain, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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