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Virginia dairy producers discuss improvements to farm bill safety net

April 6, 2017

The American Farm Bureau Federation is working to ensure a better safety net for farmers, and asked Virginia dairy producers for their input.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News

Secretariat’s birthday, local food and beverages part of equine festival

March 16, 2017

A farm-to-fork dinner, a brand-new Secretariat-themed beer, a birthday celebration and dozens of clinics, demonstrations and seminars are part of the March 24-26 Virginia Horse Festival.

Animals and Livestock, Equine, Events, Meetings and Events, News, Virginia Horse Festival

New safety training tools available for horse farm workers

March 16, 2017

Bilingual safety posters and animal handling guidelines are available for horse farm owners to share with employees.

Animals and Livestock, Equine, News

Public schools milking students’ increased consumption of dairy products

March 9, 2017

Some Virginia public schools are increasing dairy offerings at breakfast and lunch, and hungry students are gobbling them up.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Food and Drink, News

Celebrate Secretariat’s legacy at the Virginia Horse Festival and year-round

February 23, 2017

If you’re a fan of legendary Thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat, you’ll want to celebrate his birthday at his birthplace, The Meadow, with members of the Secretariat racing team.

Animals and Livestock, Equine, News, Programs, Secretariat

Dairy producers asked to participate in Farm Bureau survey

February 9, 2017

The American Farm Bureau Federation and American Farm Bureau Insurance Services have been collaborating to develop a new dairy insurance product and are hosting an online survey to support market research efforts.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Insurance, News

Farm group working to find funding for environmental practices

February 2, 2017

If it hadn’t been for state cost-share money, Ronnie Nuckols said, he wouldn’t have been able to install 14 fences to keep his cattle out of streams.

Animals and Livestock, Conservation, Farm Practices, Livestock, News

Farmers fear program loss will be coyotes’, vultures’ gain

February 2, 2017

Chuck Shorter has been fighting to keep coyotes from killing his livestock since at least 1973, “and I’m still fighting them,” he said.

Animals and Livestock, News, Wildlife

USDA to measure financial well-being of dairy farmers

January 12, 2017

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.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues, News

Loan repayment program to help veterinarians in underserved areas

December 22, 2016

Due to a continuing shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking nominations for its Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program.

Animals and Livestock, Legislative Issues, Livestock, News

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