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New licensing agreement will enhance experiences at Secretariat’s birthplace

August 10, 2017

The Meadow Event Park is now an officially licensed affiliate of Secretariat.com, which oversees the development and management of Secretariat-related enterprises for the Chenery family.

Meadow Event Park, News, Programs, Secretariat

AITC marks 25 years of connecting Virginia children to agriculture

August 10, 2017

The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs

Study finding: Adults not always using safety belts in the back seat

August 10, 2017

Adults have gotten the message that it’s safer for kids to ride in the back seat properly restrained, but when it comes to their own safety, there’s a misperception that buckling up is optional.

Auto Safety, News, Safety

Candidates pledge support of agriculture, forestry during Roanoke forum

August 3, 2017

The Democratic and Republican candidates for governor both vowed to support the state’s largest industries during the 2017 Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum July 28 at Virginia Western Community College.

Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News

Farm Bureau calls agriculture education bill before Congress ‘critical’ for industry’s future

August 3, 2017

The nation’s largest agricultural organization is calling an ag education bill before Congress critical for ensuring the industry’s future.

Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News

Virginia introduces new marketing tool for veterans who farm

August 3, 2017

Certified farmers can now use a modified Virginia Grown logo to promote their farm products as both locally grown and produced by U.S. military veterans.

Agriculture Business, News

USDA launches online Census of Agriculture questionnaire demo site

August 3, 2017

Farmers taking a break from the heat can maximize their downtime with a visit to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s online questionnaire demonstration site for the 2017 Census of Agriculture.

Agriculture Business, News

Tilapia with Peach Salsa

August 1, 2017

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Crabmeat Mousse

August 1, 2017

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Summer weather patterns stress some crops

July 27, 2017

Extremely hot temperatures and only scattered showers are the formula for poor crops for some Virginia farmers every summer, and 2017 is shaping up to be more of the same.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Crops, Drought, News, Soybeans

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