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Virginia Farm Bureau News & Features is your place for news and information from around Virginia. From gardening tips and recipes to politics and events, stay up to date with what matters to Virginians.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

March 14, 2017

It’s a scary statistic—eight out of 10 traffic crashes in Virginia are related to a distracted driving incident.

Auto Safety, News, Safety

Agricultural safety week to focus on farmers’ best investment

February 16, 2017

Agricultural safety is one of the best investments for farmers and ranchers.

Farm Safety, News, Safety

Careful driving around large trucks means everyone arrives safely

February 9, 2017

U.S. truck drivers travel more than 430 billion miles each year. Large trucks’ size and handling characteristics require careful driving, not only by operators but also by motorists around them.

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

Got a teen driver? Smart Start Program can help save money

January 23, 2017

Help your teenage driver get off to a road-smart start—and save money, too—by enrolling in Virginia Farm Bureau’s Smart Start Program.

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

A measure of caution can help prevent kitchen fires

December 8, 2016

In a season when people spend extra time in the kitchen, it’s extra important to cook safely and know what to do in the event of a fire.

Home Safety, News, Safety

Keep the sparkle, avoid the sparks with safe holiday lights!

December 7, 2016

Holiday lights add a festive touch to your home—inside and out! But before you start decorating, make sure you are “current” on how to decorate safely.

Home Safety, News, Safety

USDA designates localities for disaster relief following flooding

December 1, 2016

Two localities in Virginia have qualified for natural disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to losses caused by flooding due to excessive rains since Sept. 1.

Events, News, Programs, Safety

Drivers entering peak season for deer collisions

December 1, 2016

Virginia drivers’ odds of a collision with a deer are 1 in 97, compared to the national odds of 1 in 169.

Auto Safety, News, Safety

Sharing rural roads: Distance and speed are important factors

December 1, 2016

One of the most important symbols on U.S. rural roads turns 53 years old this year. The red-and-orange triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem adorns the rear of thousands of pieces of farm equipment in Virginia; yet every year there are collisions between automobiles and tractors.

Auto Safety, Farm Safety, News, Safety

Be cautious when encountering wildlife

August 11, 2016

With summer come greater opportunities to spend time outdoors. There’s also a greater likelihood of encountering wildlife, and it is important to know what to do when face to face with a coyote, snake, fox or other animal.

Animals and Livestock, News, Safety, Wildlife

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