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Roast chestnuts on an open fireā€”or puree them

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Roast your chestnuts, and then use them for a plethora of fall treats!



Slow Cooker Apples with Ginger Ale and Maple Syrup

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This apple dessert is perfect for the holidays. It's easy to prepare and makes your house smell amazing!




Sweet Potato Latkes

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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.



Gazpacho Andalus

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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.



Farmers providing restaurants with fresh, local produce

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Chefs like cooking with farm-fresh ingredients, and diners enjoy eating at restaurants that source from local farms.



Farm-to-table event exposes nutrition knowledge gap

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More than 50 medical, nutrition and nursing students from the University of Virginia toured local farms and enjoyed local foods at a Farm Bureau-sponsored farm-to-table event Sept. 25.



Some rural businesses get help from VA FAIRS

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Hundreds of farmers have been helped by the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainabilitysince it was formed in 2004. Its creation was spearheaded by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.



Virginia cideries tap into demand for craft cider

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Hard cider is the fastest-growing segment of the alcoholic beverage industry, which is good news for Virginia apple growers.



Spuds are for September

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This basic vegetable is the root of delicious recipes.



Corn and Crab Tart

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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.



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