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Dairy farmers invited to take online survey on risk management tools

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In an effort to support ongoing market research efforts, American Farm Bureau Insurance Services is hosting a new online survey for dairy farmers at farmbureausellscropinsurance.com/dairy-risk-survey.



Crop report stirs up grain market speculation

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent monthly crop production report stirred up the grain markets.



State Fair seeking blue-ribbon photographers

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Have you snapped a striking vacation photo or captured some beautiful scenery?



Child safety guidelines for farms available online

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A coalition of farm and ranch parents and agricultural organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, has released a set of guidelines to help parents and others in assigning appropriate tasks for youth who live or work on farms and ranches.



Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC endorses Gillespie, Vogel, Adams

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Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC has announced its endorsement of Ed Gillespie, the Republican candidate for governor; Jill Vogel, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor; and John Adams, the Republican candidate for attorney general.



Virginia’s wine grape harvest is ripe, robust—and early

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The crush of Virginia’s wine grape harvest is ahead of schedule, and the fruit is robust.



New licensing agreement will enhance experiences at Secretariat’s birthplace

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The Meadow Event Park is now an officially licensed affiliate of Secretariat.com, which oversees the development and management of Secretariat-related enterprises for the Chenery family.



AITC marks 25 years of connecting Virginia children to agriculture

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The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. 



Study finding: Adults not always using safety belts in the back seat

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Adults have gotten the message that it’s safer for kids to ride in the back seat properly restrained, but when it comes to their own safety, there’s a misperception that buckling up is optional.



Candidates pledge support of agriculture, forestry during Roanoke forum

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The Democratic and Republican candidates for governor both vowed to support the state’s largest industries during the 2017 Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum July 28 at Virginia Western Community College.



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