News & Features

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.

American Farm Bureau opposes IRS proposal for estate taxes

December 1, 2016

The nation’s largest farmers’ advocacy organization is urging Congress to pass legislation to block a recent IRS proposal that would result in higher estate taxes for farmers and ranchers.

Estate Tax, Legislative Issues, News

USDA designates localities for disaster relief following flooding

December 1, 2016

Two localities in Virginia have qualified for natural disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to losses caused by flooding due to excessive rains since Sept. 1.

Events, News, Programs, Safety

Ginger, turmeric field day planned at VSU

December 1, 2016

Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold a field day focused on production, marketing, harvesting, cleaning and packaging of ginger and turmeric Nov. 10 at Virginia State University’s Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road near Petersburg.

Events, Ginger, News

Training scheduled for farm-to-restaurant marketing

December 1, 2016

Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer two training events in November for farmers interested in making products accessible and appealing to restaurateurs.

Agriculture Business, Events, News

Corn, soybean producers cautiously optimistic about harvest

December 1, 2016

Despite a dry August and drenching rains from a hurricane, Virginia corn growers are expecting a good crop this year, part of a possible record corn crop nationwide.

Corn, Crops, News

In a contentious election year, rural voters remain engaged

December 1, 2016

In this year’s highly contentious presidential race, very little has been said about rural voters or rural issues. But political experts believe the rural vote is still important, particularly in Congressional and state races.

Legislative Issues, News

Virginia launches program to honor longtime family forests

December 1, 2016

Virginia has launched the nation’s first Century Forest Program designed to honor and recognize families who have owned working forestlands for more than 100 years.

Crops, Forestry, News, Programs

Organizers plant seeds for Virginia Farmer Veteran Coalition chapter

December 1, 2016

The Farmer Veteran Coalition of America, which helps re-train veterans to become farmers, is forming a chapter in Virginia as part of a nationwide expansion.

News, Programs

Study finds agriculture is still a large part of Fauquier economy

December 1, 2016

According to a recent economic impact study, Fauquier County farmland is serving as a barrier against sprawling development that characterizes parts of adjacent counties.

Agriculture Business, Economy, News

Agriculture mediation services now available for farm-related disputes

December 1, 2016

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced Feb. 23 that agricultural mediation services are now available to the commonwealth’s agriculture community through a partnership with the North Carolina Agriculture Mediation Program, or NCAMP, at Western Carolina University.

News, Programs

Sort by Topic:

Get Recognized

If your publication or radio or television station is delivering stellar coverage of agriculture on an ongoing basis, this is the award competition to enter. Learn More

Looking for something?

Login to your Account

News & Features

Sort by Topic:

Get Recognized