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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.

Farm Safety, Home Safety, News, Safety

Fresh greenery adds a festive scent to holiday decor

November 22, 2017

Some Virginians choose and cut their own Christmas trees, and many purchase fresh wreaths and garlands as well. Tree farms often sell wreaths and garlands made from fresh greenery.

Christmas Trees, Crops, News

Despite slight increase, Virginians’ Thanksgiving meal still a bargain

November 16, 2017

Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for about $5.06 per person this year, according to an informal price survey conducted by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, News, Poultry

Record soybean crop like winning the Super Bowl

November 16, 2017

This year’s Virginia soybean harvest is expected to break a record.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Soybeans

Lee County school prepares vets to serve in rural areas

November 16, 2017

The DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center in Lee County is helping bridge the gap between farmers and large animal veterinarians in rural areas.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, News

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.

Home Safety, News, Safety

Farm Bureau convention will draw state’s producers to Williamsburg

November 15, 2017

The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention is the state’s largest gathering of farmers and agriculture professionals, with up to 800 attendees each year.

Meetings and Events, News, VFBF Annual Convention 2017, Virginia Farm Bureau

Historic setting is site for celebrating agriculture’s history

November 10, 2017

The history of Virginia agriculture will be celebrated in a historic setting at this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.

Meetings and Events, News, VFBF Annual Convention 2017, Virginia Farm Bureau

New surveys reveal consumers still confused about GMOs

November 9, 2017

Two new surveys found the average shopper is clueless about genetically modified organisms and foods that are labeled as GMOs.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News

Some Virginia Christmas tree farmers expect shortages

November 9, 2017

Demand for fresh-cut Virginia Christmas trees continues to increase, and some growers are coming up short.

Agriculture Business, Christmas Trees, Crops, News

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