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Legislators to ‘Meet Virginia Agriculture’ at Farm Bureau Legislative Day

  January 12, 2017
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State legislators will be able to learn more about agriculture in their districts, as well as issues important to the commonwealth’s farmers, during Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Legislative Day on Jan. 25.


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Events, Legislative Issues, Meetings and Events, News
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USDA to measure financial well-being of dairy farmers

  January 12, 2017
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Representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service are visiting dairy farms across the nation in January to assess the state of today’s dairy industry.


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Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News
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Despite setbacks, small grains play important role on state’s farms

  January 5, 2017
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Virginia barley and winter wheat harvests have been on a downward trend for several years, and 2016 was an especially disappointing one for growers.


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Agriculture Business, Barley, Crops, Economy, Grain, News, Wheat
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Proposed rule could help consumers make informed food choices

  January 5, 2017
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has proposed an amendment to nutrition labeling regulations for meat and poultry products.


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Food and Drink, Food Safety, Health and Wellness, News
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Preliminary work on next census of agriculture begins

  January 5, 2017
The 2017 Census of Agriculture is coming, and farmers are urged to promptly reply to a preliminary letter arriving soon in the mail.


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Agriculture Business, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News
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Hops conference planned for growers, brewers

  January 5, 2017
The South Atlantic Hops Conference for hops growers, brewers and others with an interest in the hops industry will be held March 24 and 25 at the Crown Plaza Resort in Ashville, N.C.


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Conferences, Crops, Hops, Meetings and Events, News
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Health insurance enrollment ends Jan. 31

  January 5, 2017

Open enrollment can be confusing, but we’ll help you make sense of it all!


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Insurance, News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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New year, new website – streamlined and more mobile-friendly!

  January 5, 2017
Virginia Farm Bureau is starting out the new year with a new, streamlined website.


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News, Virginia Farm Bureau
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Winter can’t chill interest in local farmers’ markets

  January 5, 2017
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Winter produce, baked goods, local meats, preserved foods and handcrafted items are a draw at Virginia farmers’ markets, many of which are open year-round.


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Locally Grown Food, News
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Budget cuts could have dramatic impact on state’s largest industry

  December 30, 2016
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Conservation, forestry and wildlife control have all taken huge hits in Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s reductions to the state budget.



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Conservation, Farm Practices, Forestry, Legislative Issues, News, Wildlife
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