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Nottoway County couple place third in national farming award program

January 22, 2019

John and Lydia Shepherd of Nottoway County were awarded third place in the 2019 American Farm Bureau FederationYoung Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award program. The competition took place at the AFBF Annual Convention, held Jan. 11-16 in New Orleans.

Awards and Contests, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Young Farmers

Va. Young Farmers win national awards at AFBF centennial convention

January 17, 2019

Virginia Young Farmers once again garnered national recognition as they competed at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s centennial convention Jan. 11-16.

Awards and Contests, Events, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau, Young Farmers

Farm Bureau gives agricultural trade outlook for 2019

January 17, 2019

Relations between the U.S. and some of its trading partners have left farmers and others keeping a closer eye on the global marketplace over the past year.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade, News

Farm-to-school meals benefit farmers, schools

January 17, 2019

Virginia farmers are interested in selling foods to schools, and those schools are interested in buying from them. That’s the takeaway from the 2018 Virginia Farm to School Survey.

Agriculture Business, Food and Drink, News

Protect yourself—and your car—during winter driving

January 17, 2019

When the weather turns cold and roads are wet, they become slick or icy, so use extra caution when driving this winter.

Auto Safety, News, Safety

2018 wet weather continues to impact farm fields

January 10, 2019

It may be a new year, but Virginia farmers are still feeling the effects of last year’s wet weather.

Agriculture Business, Crops, News

Virginia farmers will mark American Farm Bureau centennial; Trump to attend

January 10, 2019

Virginia farmers will help mark a milestone this month when they attend the 100th American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.

Agriculture Business, News

Farmers optimistic about conservation funding proposal

January 10, 2019

Environmentalists and farmers are greeting a proposal to expand state funding for water quality improvements with open arms.

Conservation, Farm Practices, News

Be on fire for safety resolutions in 2019

January 10, 2019

The beginning of the new year is a perfect time to test home smoke alarms, which can help save lives in the event of a household fire.

Home Safety, News, Safety

AITC Book of the Year teaches children where meals originate

January 3, 2019

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom wants children to discover how farmers provide healthy meals for them.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture in the Classroom, News, Programs

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