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Follow the Fruit Loop Trail for hours of family fun

July 26, 2017

While Kellogg’s Froot Loops’ mascot, Toucan Sam, encouraged cereal eaters to follow their noses, the Nelson County Department of Economic Development and Tourism is encouraging people to follow a trail of farmers growing more than a dozen varieties of fruit.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Crops, News

McAuliffe announces agriculture’s and forestry’s economic impact has increased by $21 billion

July 20, 2017

Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced July 18 that a new comprehensive study shows Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries contribute $91 billion annually to the commonwealth’s economy. That represents a 30 percent increase over results of a 2013 study that found a $70 billion annual economic impact.

Agriculture Business, Economy, Forestry, News

National Farmers Market Week celebrates growing connection between farmers and consumers

July 20, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 6-12, will celebrate the vital role markets play in supporting local economies and giving consumers access to healthy local foods.

Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Eating cucumbers helps keep you hydrated

July 20, 2017

Crunchy cucumbers are not only a low-calorie snack; they also are a highly nutritious addition to any meal.

Crops, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, News, Vegetables

Get youself—and your home—prepared for summer storms

July 20, 2017

Hurricanes often make more headlines during the summer and fall, but the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety cautions homeowners to not underestimate the destructive and deadly force of thunderstorms.

Farm Safety, Home Safety, Insurance, News, Safety

Tiny ticks carry big diseases; prevention is key

July 13, 2017

Ernest “Bing” Kallus is still recovering from the Rocky Mountain spotted fever he contracted from a tick bite 13 months ago.

Health and Wellness, News, Safety

Study finds increased traffic deaths are downside to improving economy

July 13, 2017

A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that an increase in traffic deaths is a predictable downside to an improving economy.

Auto Safety, News, Safety

Vanilla beats chocolate to rank as top-selling ice cream flavor

July 13, 2017

Upsetting news for chocolate lovers—vanilla outranks chocolate as the top-selling ice cream flavor, according to an International Dairy Foods Association’s survey.

Dairy, Food and Drink, News

Registration is open for State Fair competitions

July 13, 2017

To win blue ribbon bragging rights, you need to enter one of the State Fair of Virginia’s many competitions.

Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia

Field crops faring well this summer

July 6, 2017

Crop conditions are strong as Virginia farmers enter the second half of the summer growing season.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News

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