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Despite slight increase, Virginians’ Thanksgiving meal still a bargain

  November 16, 2017
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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.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, News, Poultry
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Lee County school prepares vets to serve in rural areas

  November 16, 2017
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The DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center in Lee County is helping bridge the gap between farmers and large animal veterinarians in rural areas.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, News
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Report finds farmers’ animal care continuously improving

  November 2, 2017
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A recent report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance found that livestock producers are making strides in animal care, environmental sustainability and food safety.


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Animal Welfare, Animals and Livestock, Farm Practices, News
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Virginia farmers to raise 17 million turkeys this year

  November 2, 2017
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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.


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Animals and Livestock, News, Poultry
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Beef sticks newest niche for grass-fed farm

  October 31, 2017
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Grass-fed beef sticks are the newest niche for Grayson Natural Farms in Grayson County.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Beef, News
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Large cattle operation credits success to teamwork

  October 31, 2017
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Clay Jackson likes to describe his beef cattle operation as a large family farm.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Beef, News
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Family raising quality bulls for more than 70 years

  October 31, 2017
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On a sweltering June day, 10-year-old Audrey Bennett was busy in Knoll Crest Farm’s air-conditioned office. She answered phones and ran errands and would later help move rocks.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Beef, News
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It’s time to talk turkey before setting your Thanksgiving table

  October 31, 2017
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Turkey is a favorite holiday staple once a year, but Virginia farmers care for their turkey flocks year-round.


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Animals and Livestock, News, Poultry
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Incredible spate of disasters place U.S. farmers under daunting recoveries

  October 19, 2017
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Three hurricanes and a rash of wildfires this fall have left U.S. farmers and ranchers assessing damages and figuring out how to resume business operations. As with other industries, the recovery might take a while.


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Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Crops, News
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National Honey Month concludes, beekeepers create a buzz at State Fair

  September 28, 2017
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September is National Honey Month, but even when the month-long observance ends, attendees at the State Fair of Virginia can continue the celebration.


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Animals and Livestock, Bees, Honey, Meetings and Events, State Fair of Virginia
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