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Fall gardeners can easily extend growing season

October 26, 2017

There’s good news for those currently cultivating a garden: they can extend their growing season into late fall with a few helpful tips.

Gardening

Robert Mills Jr. named 2017 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year

October 19, 2017

Robert Mills Jr., a first-generation tobacco, beef cattle and poultry farmer in Pittsylvania County, was selected as the overall winner of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award for 2017.

Awards and Contests, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Incredible spate of disasters place U.S. farmers under daunting recoveries

October 19, 2017

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.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Crops, News

Virginia drivers entering peak season for deer collisions

October 19, 2017

Fall ushers in a sharp rise in insurance claims related to vehicle collisions with animals, especially deer.

Auto Safety, Insurance, News, Safety, Virginia Farm Bureau

Ginger, turmeric field day taking place Nov. 16

October 19, 2017

Ginger and turmeric have historically been used in different types of cuisine for their zesty flavors. The spices also may have a number of health benefits.

Events, Meetings and Events, News

Dry fall helps with harvest but not pastureland

October 13, 2017

Virginia topsoil moisture levels for the week ending Oct. 6 were approaching drought levels, with 73 percent of the state reporting short water supplies.

Agriculture Business, Drought, News

Virginia celebrates National Farm to School Month

October 13, 2017

October is National Farm to School Month, and Virginia farmers are supplying locally produced foods for schools in their communities.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Any time is a fine time to celebrate Virginia wine

October 13, 2017

The popularity of Virginia wine continues to grow, and October’s 29th annual Virginia Wine Month is the perfect time to sample some.

Crops, Food and Drink, News, Wine, Wine Grapes

Agriculture in the Classroom accepting Teacher of Year applications

October 13, 2017

The Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom program plans to recognize Virginia teachers who successfully incorporate agriculture into their core lessons.

Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs

Giant pumpkin and watermelon win big at State Fair

October 5, 2017

The winner of this year’s State Fair of Virginia giant pumpkin competition broke his own record.

Meetings and Events, News, State Fair of Virginia

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