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Virginia farmers’ markets offer fresh everything

July 9, 2018

Summer is officially here and so are summer fruits, vegetables and other fresh farm products at Virginia farmers’ markets.

Summer Salad Soup

June 29, 2018

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

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Pea and Potato Pesto Salad

June 29, 2018

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

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Get your burger on: Summertime is grillin’ time

June 28, 2018

Hot summer days call for firing up the grill and cooking some burgers. We’ve taken two of Virginia’s top commodities and found fresh ways to prepare them.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Patriotic picnic will cost less this year

June 28, 2018

This year’s Fourth of July cookout will cost slightly less than last year, according to a survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Economy, Food and Drink, Livestock, News, Poultry

Gardening collaborative hopes to grow its participants

June 28, 2018

A community gardening collaborative is hoping to increase the amount of people involved in efforts to grow fresh food for city residents.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

American cheese inventory sets record high

June 14, 2018

American cheese stocks totaled 1.35 billion pounds at the end of April, the second-highest total since 1917 and the highest April total ever, reported the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Dairy, Food and Drink, News

Farm Bureau supports science-based labeling bill

June 14, 2018

The nation’s largest agricultural organization has voiced support for legislation that would require science-based consumer product labeling.

Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, News

Minding meat temperature is key to safe grilling

June 7, 2018

Summer holidays, and most other days, are great times to cook and enjoy Virginia-grown foods outdoors—safely, with attention to meat temperatures, while grilling.

Food and Drink, Food Safety, News

Virginia farmers’ markets in full swing

May 30, 2018

It’s that time of year again! Time for the freshest produce available locally to hit farmers’ markets in your area.

Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

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