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Connect with other members at Farm Bureau annual meetings

June 21, 2017

When you join Virginia Farm Bureau, you’re joining your local county Farm Bureau. The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is made up of 88 such county affiliates.

Membership, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Agricultural group releases first-ever sustainability report

June 15, 2017

The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance has released the agriculture industry’s first-ever sustainability report, which highlights examples of sustainable practices on farms and ranches across the nation.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Farm Practices, Livestock, News

Independence Day ranks highest for average daily crash deaths

June 15, 2017

On average, more people in the U.S. die in motor vehicle crashes on Independence Day than any other day of the year, according to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety analysis of the five most recent years of available fatal crash data.

Auto Safety, Insurance, News, Safety

Produce growers to get extension on water standards

June 15, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its intention to extend the compliance dates for the agricultural water standards established by the Food Safety Modernization Act’s produce safety rule. The rule sets microbial quality standards for agricultural water, including irrigation water that comes into contact with produce.

Agriculture Business, Crops, Farm Practices, Legislative Issues, News

Number of dairy farmers using safety net program declines

June 15, 2017

The number of dairy farmers using the 2014 Farm Bill’s Dairy Margin Protection Program is the lowest it’s been since the program was introduced, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Economy, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News

Meals on the farm gaining in popularity

June 8, 2017

In an era when many Virginians have never visited a working farm, some farmers have begun hosting visitors. The Arbogast family in Rockingham County hosted a Breakfast on the Farm event May 27, and Richlands Dairy Farm will hold Dinner on the Dairy June 23 in Dinwiddie County.

Agriculture Business, Events, Farm Practices, Meetings and Events, News

Wheat tour reveals improved quality and yield potential

June 8, 2017

Assessments of the state’s current wheat crop left participants in the second annual Virginia Wheat Tour optimistic last week.

Crops, Events, Meetings and Events, News, Wheat

Pollinator Week is a good time to brush up on pollinators, honeybee health

June 8, 2017

Pollinators are important to farmers and ranchers, gardeners and the food industry. That’s why June 19-25 has been designated National Pollinator Week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior.

Bees, Honey, News

Bay celebration to showcase farm conservation efforts

June 8, 2017

Virginia farmers will be part of a June 10 celebration marking Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week.

Chesapeake Bay, Conservation, Events, Farm Practices, News

Virginia Century Farm Program marks two decades

June 6, 2017

The Virginia Century Farm Program, which recognizes families who have owned and operated farms for more than 100 years, turns 20 this year.

Agriculture Business, News, Programs

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