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Farmers digging into winter planting season

November 9, 2017

Fall is harvest season for most Virginia crops, but it’s also planting season for some farmers, especially winter wheat growers.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Wheat

Cabbage still in season in Virginia

November 9, 2017

Cabbage was once a mainstay of Carroll County farmers. Local growers say 25 years ago 5 percent of the nation’s cabbage supply came from this mountainous region. Today, 78 percent of the nation’s cabbage is grown in five other states, but some Carroll County growers still make a profit harvesting it each year through the end of November.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News, Vegetables

Report finds farmers’ animal care continuously improving

November 2, 2017

A recent report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance found that livestock producers are making strides in animal care, environmental sustainability and food safety.

Animal Welfare, Animals and Livestock, Farm Practices, News

Virginia farmers to raise 17 million turkeys this year

November 2, 2017

The number of turkeys raised in Virginia this year is expected to total 17 million, according to the Virginia office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. The finding is from a Sept. 1 survey conducted in major turkey-producing states.

Animals and Livestock, News, Poultry

Farm to Table Conference set for early December

November 2, 2017

The sixth annual Virginia Farm to Table Conference will be held Dec. 6 and 7 at Blue Ridge Community College’s Plecker Workforce Center in Augusta County.

Events, Meetings and Events, News

Winter is coming: make sure your home is prepared

November 2, 2017

As winter approaches, be prepared by readying your home for potential inclement weather.

Insurance, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Beef tastes good no matter how you dress it!

November 2, 2017

Whether it’s dressed up or dressed down, beef makes a satisfying meal. Try this holiday appetizer or classic stew from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Beef, Food and Drink, Recipes

Cornbread and Pumpkin Bread Pudding

October 31, 2017

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.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Beer-battered Fish

October 31, 2017

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.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Beef sticks newest niche for grass-fed farm

October 31, 2017

Grass-fed beef sticks are the newest niche for Grayson Natural Farms in Grayson County.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Beef, News

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