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Save when shopping for storm supplies

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With the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season under way, there’s no time like the present to take steps to protect your family and property against severe weather.



County Farm Bureaus stay involved in their communities

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Virginia Farm Bureau is a statewide membership organization made up of 88 individual county Farm Bureaus that are involved in their respective communities. 



Teacher’s garden nurtures knowledge, on Real Virginia

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A carefully planned garden can yield much more than delicious produce.



Start preparing for hurricane season now

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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017 were stark reminders of the need for preventive action before a storm.



Prepare your home for destructive summer storms

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Hurricanes dominate headlines more often during the summer and fall than thunderstorms and lightning, but the South Carolina-based Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center cautions homeowners not to underestimate the destructive and deadly force of summer storms.



It’s farmers’ market season; get the goods

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Ready for some Virginia-grown strawberries? Wondering how soon you can savor a local tomato?



Campbell County festival to highlight bluegrass and agriculture

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The Bluegrass, Crops and Critters Festival will take place from 2-9 p.m. April 14 at Rustburg High School in Campbell County.



Bedford County farmer and nurse practitioner receives Farm Bureau Lady Leader recognition

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Dr. Amy E. Johnson of Bedford was honored through the Virginia Farm Bureau Lady Leader recognition program March 17 at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Spring Conference in Roanoke.



Carroll County producer is Farm Bureau’s Farm Woman of the Year

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Amanda Parris of Hillsville has been named Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2018 Farm Woman of the Year. She was honored during the VFBF Women’s Spring Conference, held March 16-18 in Roanoke.



Augusta County student named Farm Bureau Ambassador

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Madison Slaven of Weyers Cave has been named the 2018 Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador. She was honored at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Spring Conference, held March 16-18 in Roanoke.



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