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Virginia one of top states for strong residential building codes

March 29, 2018

Virginia ranked second in The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety 2018 Rating the States report. This information assesses the progress of 18 hurricane-prone coastal states along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast in strengthening their residential building codes.

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‘Just Drive’ to minimize distractions behind the wheel

March 27, 2018

It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Farm Bureau and other organizations are asking motorists to do just one thing while they’re driving—drive.

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Spring means farm equipment on roads

March 2, 2018

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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Motorists, be alert: Spring means farm equipment on roads

March 1, 2018

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

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Ag safety week highlights hazards facing farmers

February 15, 2018

Farming ranks as the most dangerous industry in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, every year there are 20 farm work-related deaths for every 100,000 workers, which is six times higher than the combined average for all U.S. workers.

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Follow product guidelines and use caution with heating appliances

November 22, 2017

When the weather turns cold, some farmers and homeowners spend time in unheated barns or workshops, and some rely on wood-burning stoves or space heaters to heat the buildings.

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Use caution when preparing holiday meals

November 16, 2017

Cooks spend more time in the kitchen during colder months and holidays, and it is important to remember to cook safely.

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Virginia drivers entering peak season for deer collisions

October 19, 2017

Fall ushers in a sharp rise in insurance claims related to vehicle collisions with animals, especially deer.

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Now’s a good time to have chimneys, heating units inspected

September 14, 2017

Fall is in the air. Before taking the chill off with your fireplace, remember to have your chimney cleaned and inspected.

Home Safety, News, Safety

Drivers urged to watch for farm equipment on highways

September 7, 2017

Fall is one of the busiest times for farmers to move harvesting equipment on public roads. This is a fact Virginia Farm Bureau Federation members, like Will Roberts of Pittsylvania County, would like to drive home to those unfamiliar with farm machinery.

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