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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.

Oh Fraser fir, where do you come from?

December 7, 2016

Mountains and Fraser firs are all you can see for miles from Rodney Richardson’s back porch.

Christmas Trees, News

Convention to focus on agriculture industry challenges, solutions

December 1, 2016

“Growing for the Greater Good” is the theme of the 2016 annual Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.

Meetings and Events, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

‘Growing for the Greater Good’ is convention theme

December 1, 2016

Feeding the world is the subject of an award-winning documentary that will be screened Nov. 28 and 29 at the 2016 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs.

Meetings and Events, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Governor to discuss farmers' contributions to environment, economy

December 1, 2016

Gov. Terry McAuliffe will kick off the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Nov. 29 at The Omni Homestead Resort.

Meetings and Events, News

Industry strives to attract next generation to agricultural careers

December 1, 2016

Even though there is a shortage of young people considering careers in agriculture, there are signs more students are pursuing ag education.

Agriculture Business, News

Make sure your home is prepared for winter weather

December 1, 2016

Freezing temperatures can have negative effect on your home, including burst pipes and subsequent water damage, and roof damage from the weight of snow and ice.

Insurance, News, Virginia Farm Bureau

Farm to Table Conference set for Dec. 6-8

December 1, 2016

The 2016 Virginia Farm to Table Conference will be held Dec. 6-8 at Blue Ridge Community College’s Plecker Workforce Development Center. The event will focus on local and regional food and agriculture, practical applications for soil health and farm profitability, and other food system topics.

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

Survey: Virginians’ Thanksgiving meal cost decreases for 2016

December 1, 2016

Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for about $4.40 per person this year, according to an informal price survey conducted by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.

Agriculture Business, Economy, News

Canned pumpkin supply is plentiful this year

December 1, 2016

Last year’s shortage of canned pumpkin should not be an issue for consumers this year.

News, Pumpkins

Southside, Southwest Va. see dry spell sinking in

December 1, 2016

As wildfires range across the Appalachian Mountains southwest of Virginia, Virginia farmers are keeping their own close watch on the weather.

Agriculture Business, Drought, News

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