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Farmer teaches about agriculture, one chick at a time

  May 3, 2018
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Farmer Chris Allen has hatched a plan to teach county students about chickens.


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Animals and Livestock, Meetings and Events, News, Poultry, Programs, Women's Program
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Secretariat exhibit now running at main street station

  May 3, 2018
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Just in time for the May 5 Kentucky Derby, The Meadow Event Park has installed an exhibit called “Salute to Secretariat—Virginia’s Triple Crown Legend” in the Main Street Station gallery.


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Events, Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat, State Fair of Virginia
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State agriculture secretary meets with aquaculture producers

  April 23, 2018
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As state legislators worked to reel in a viable state budget, Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry received industry updates from aquaculture professionals.


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Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture, Meetings and Events, News
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Derby Day at the Meadow celebrates Secretariat

  April 23, 2018
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The first Derby Day at the Meadow promises much more than mint juleps.


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Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat
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Campbell County festival to highlight bluegrass and agriculture

  April 12, 2018
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The Bluegrass, Crops and Critters Festival will take place from 2-9 p.m. April 14 at Rustburg High School in Campbell County.


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Meetings and Events, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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Secretariat tours at historic birthplace offer insider information

  March 29, 2018
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Visitors who tour Secretariat’s historic birthplace get the inside scoop.


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Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News
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Farm Bureau women receive accolades at conference

  March 22, 2018
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Three women were recognized March 17 for their contributions to agriculture and their communities during the 2018 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Spring Conference.


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Awards and Contests, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Women's Program
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Trade conference speakers: Free and fair trade crucial for Va. farmers

  March 8, 2018
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Breaking down trade barriers to achieve free and fair trade is critical for Virginia—and U.S.—agriculture.


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Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News
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NAFTA, TPP need updating, ambassadors say

  March 8, 2018
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Updating the North American Free Trade Agreement is important for the U.S., Canada and Mexico.


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Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News
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Agritourism conference helps important farm sector

  March 8, 2018
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Whether it’s selling pumpkins at a roadside stand or hosting weddings in a winery, agritourism is a $2.2 billion business in Virginia. Agritourism operators have the opportunity to attend the 2018 Virginia Agritourism Conference March 21-22 at the Great Wolf Lodge.


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Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News
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