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Virginia Farm Bureau Grain Marketing key player in supply chain

May 19, 2016

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Virginia’s farmers produced more than half a billion bushels of grain and soybeans between 2006 and 2012. And the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Grain Marketing Division moves millions of those bushels across the state annually.

Crops, Grain, Soybeans, Virginia Farm Bureau

Prevent foodborne illness this picnic season

May 19, 2016

To keep food safe from harmful bacteria when picnicking, consumers should follow four basic but important steps.

Food and Drink, Food Safety

Virginia Farm Bureau elects new treasurer, names first general counsel

May 16, 2016

Virginia Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that David Priddy has been elected treasurer and Marc Follmer has joined the organization as senior vice president of legal counsel and finance.

Virginia Farm Bureau

Every modern strawberry has a taste of Virginia in it

May 12, 2016

The genesis of the modern strawberry is perhaps the greatest long-distance plant breeding project of all time.

Berries

Can derby winner Nyquist maintain streak for two more races?

May 12, 2016

When the undefeated Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby on May 7, he boosted his winning streak to eight races. His victory also boosted the inevitable speculation on whether he could capture the Triple Crown, which was won for the first time in 37 years by American Pharoah in 2015.

Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, Programs, Secretariat

Heat meats properly to ensure a safe cookout

May 12, 2016

Memorial Day kicks off the official grilling season, so make sure you’re grilling safely.

Home Safety, Safety

Strawberry crop came in early and strong

May 10, 2016

Pick-your-own and farm market strawberries are ripe and ready!

Berries, Crops

Triple Crown legend’s legacy lives on at The Meadow

May 10, 2016

In 1973, Secretariat sailed across the finish line at the Kentucky Derby on his way to a record-breaking sweep of the Triple Crown. His record times in the Derby, Preakness and Belmont still stand today.

Membership, Programs, Secretariat, Virginia Farm Bureau

Teaching tomorrow’s decision makers about agriculture

May 10, 2016

As a Farm Bureau member, you play a role in ensuring that rising generations of decision makers understand the value of agriculture in their communities.

Agriculture in the Classroom, Membership, Programs, Virginia Farm Bureau

Strawberry crop coming in early and strong

May 9, 2016

Just a few weeks after heavy freezes threatened the strawberry crop for most Virginia growers, the pick-your-own season is in full swing.

Berries

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