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Consumers, farmers reap rewards from CSAs

April 20, 2017

To ensure a consistent supply of seasonal local produce from spring through fall, it’s not too late to sign up for a community-supported agriculture, or CSA, subscription.

Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Canadian milk pricing strategy shuts out U.S. dairy farmers

April 20, 2017

In 2016, U.S. dairy farmers saw the value of milk fall to its lowest level since the recession. Now they’re facing the additional challenge of Canada’s national ingredients strategy.

Agriculture Business, Dairy, Economy, News

Derby contenders have no shortage of Secretariat bloodlines

April 20, 2017

The Kentucky Derby has been called the most exciting 2 minutes in all of sports. In 1973 Virginia-born Secretariat made it the most exciting 1 minute and 59 and two-fifths seconds.

Meadow Event Park, News, Programs, Secretariat

Small Grains Field Day to be held in Amelia

April 20, 2017

The annual Virginia Grain Producers Association Small Grains Field Day will take place May 18 at Featherstone Farm Seed, 13941 Genito Road in Amelia County.

Crops, Events, Meetings and Events, News

Consumers paying less this spring for a dozen foods

April 13, 2017

Americans will be able to eat several meals less expensively this spring than in previous years.

Agriculture Business, Economy, Food and Drink, News

Results of agricultural labor survey could affect state’s farmers

April 13, 2017

Virginia farmers are being urged to complete the Agricultural Labor Survey that the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service mailed this month.

Agriculture Business, News

First vegetables of spring sprouting everywhere

April 13, 2017

Fresh asparagus is a sure sign farmers are working hard to get the prolific vegetable to market.

Crops, Food and Drink, Locally Grown Food, News

Video simulation allows students to become temporary farmers

April 13, 2017

What challenges do farmers face to feed an anticipated 9 billion people worldwide by 2050? That’s the question middle and high school students who play Journey 2050, a video simulation promoted by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, will attempt to answer.

Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs

Crab and Apple Tart

April 10, 2017

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs. Chef Maxwell shares delicious seasonal recipes in Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Food and Drink, Recipes

Virginia’s tomato traditions are still growing strong

April 7, 2017

If summer had an official vegetable, it would have to be the plump, juicy tomato. Fresh from the field, the very aroma of a tomato triggers thoughts of sunny days and summer meals.

Agriculture Business, News, Tomatoes

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