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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.

Fairs’ youth scholarships have big impact on communities

May 25, 2017

The president of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions believes scholarships awarded by fairs have a huge impact on their communities, and that’s why the organization is collecting data from its 1,200 member fairs.

Meetings and Events, News, Programs, State Fair of Virginia

Soybeans led Virginia’s Top 12 farm and forest exports in 2016

May 25, 2017

Overseas demand for soybeans is strong, and the popular legume was the top Virginia farm and forest export in 2016.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, Crops, News, Soybeans

Wearing a seat belt is one of the safest things drivers can do—and it’s the law

May 25, 2017

Wearing a seat belt is one of the safest and smartest things you can do while driving.

Auto Safety, News, Safety

Dairy and berries create delicious summer treats

May 24, 2017

Many Virginians like to celebrate National Dairy Month by enjoying a delicious dessert like this parfait.

Berries, Dairy, Food and Drink, Recipes

Your membership helps connect students, teachers to agriculture

May 24, 2017

As a member of Virginia Farm Bureau, you help support Virginia’s Agriculture in the Classroom program—which connects children to agriculture, inside the classroom and out.

Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs

Families can create memories with Virginia agritourism opportunities

May 24, 2017

Visitors to Virginia’s agritourism venues have said the experiences help them bond with family and friends, enjoy the outdoors and sometimes even experience something new. They also like to purchase local food, beer, cider or wine and other products.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, News

Tax credit benefits both farmers and food banks

May 18, 2017

A new tax credit will benefit Virginia’s farmers and the food banks to which they donate.

Legislative Issues, Locally Grown Food, News

Politicians get on-the-farm lessons during ag tour

May 18, 2017

Lynchburg area politicians acquired some on-the-farm knowledge May 13 during a tour of three Bedford County farms, hosted by the Bedford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee.

Agriculture Business, Events, Legislative Issues, Meetings and Events, News

Farm leaders pleased with restoration of NASS funding

May 18, 2017

The deal Congress struck to keep the federal government funded through Sept. 30 restored funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Agriculture Business, Legislative Issues, News

Shoppers will save money this summer on burgers and steaks

May 18, 2017

Just as grilling season gets underway, consumers can expect to pay less for burgers and steaks for their cookouts.

Agriculture Business, Animals and Livestock, Beef, Economy, News

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