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Consumers, farmers reap rewards from CSAs

  April 20, 2017
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To ensure a consistent supply of seasonal local produce from spring through fall, it’s not too late to sign up for a community-supported agriculture, or CSA, subscription.


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Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News
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Canadian milk pricing strategy shuts out U.S. dairy farmers

  April 20, 2017
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In 2016, U.S. dairy farmers saw the value of milk fall to its lowest level since the recession. Now they’re facing the additional challenge of Canada’s national ingredients strategy.


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Agriculture Business, Dairy, Economy, News
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Derby contenders have no shortage of Secretariat bloodlines

  April 20, 2017
The Kentucky Derby has been called the most exciting 2 minutes in all of sports. In 1973 Virginia-born Secretariat made it the most exciting 1 minute and 59 and two-fifths seconds.


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Meadow Event Park, News, Programs, Secretariat
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Small Grains Field Day to be held in Amelia

  April 20, 2017
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The annual Virginia Grain Producers Association Small Grains Field Day will take place May 18 at Featherstone Farm Seed, 13941 Genito Road in Amelia County.


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Crops, Events, Meetings and Events, News
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Consumers paying less this spring for a dozen foods

  April 13, 2017
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Americans will be able to eat several meals less expensively this spring than in previous years.


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Agriculture Business, Economy, Food and Drink, News
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Results of agricultural labor survey could affect state’s farmers

  April 13, 2017
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Virginia farmers are being urged to complete the Agricultural Labor Survey that the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service mailed this month.


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Agriculture Business, News
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First vegetables of spring sprouting everywhere

  April 13, 2017
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Fresh asparagus is a sure sign farmers are working hard to get the prolific vegetable to market.


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Crops, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News
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Video simulation allows students to become temporary farmers

  April 13, 2017
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What challenges do farmers face to feed an anticipated 9 billion people worldwide by 2050? That’s the question middle and high school students who play Journey 2050, a video simulation promoted by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, will attempt to answer.


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Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs
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Virginia’s tomato traditions are still growing strong

  April 7, 2017
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If summer had an official vegetable, it would have to be the plump, juicy tomato. Fresh from the field, the very aroma of a tomato triggers thoughts of sunny days and summer meals. 


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Agriculture Business, News, Tomatoes
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Virginia is among U.S. produce powerhouses

  April 7, 2017
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Virginia is ranked among the Top 10 states for production of many agricultural products. And many of those products can be found in Virginia farmers’ markets!


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Agriculture Business, News, Tomatoes
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