News & Features

Virginia’s greenhouse industry continues to grow

May 9, 2016

White’s Nursery & Greenhouses Inc. began as a cut flower farm in the 1940s but has since blossomed into 21 acres of greenhouse production and 5 acres of field production.

Crops, Horticulture

Breakthrough egg production study reveals significant reduction in environmental impact

May 6, 2016

A landmark study conducted by the Egg Industry Center has given the industry something to crow about.

Animals and Livestock, Eggs

Commodity prices concern farmers, not consumers

April 28, 2016

It’s been more than a year since corn and wheat prices took a tumble on the Chicago Board of Trade. Milk prices took a steep nose dive last November, and cattle prices have been dropping fast since last July.

Agriculture Business, Economy

Loudoun County promotional cards hitting a home run

April 28, 2016

Some Loudoun County elementary school students have swapped baseball players for farmers on new trading cards aimed at familiarizing students with local farms.

Locally Grown Food

Big Red is still running for the roses

April 28, 2016

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

Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, Programs, Secretariat

Virginia Farm Bureau marking myriad of milestones

April 28, 2016

The state’s largest farm advocacy membership organization is celebrating its 90th year.

Virginia Farm Bureau

Agriculture Literacy Project activities reached 35,000 students

April 21, 2016

As many as 35,000 elementary school students learned how their favorite breakfast foods arrive on their plates during a two-week celebration of agriculture.

Agriculture in the Classroom, Programs

USDA expands safety net for dairy operations

April 21, 2016

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced April 12 that dairy farms participating in the Margin Protection Program can now update their production history when an eligible family member joins the operation.

Animals and Livestock, Dairy

Handwashing is key to preventing foodborne illnesses

April 21, 2016

Starting this month you might notice a few changes on the Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance website. We've added new account management tools and given our most popular member benefit a virtual makeover!

Food and Drink, Food Safety

Can you guess which member advantage got a redesigned website?

April 21, 2016

Starting this month you might notice a few changes on the Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance website. We've added new account management tools and given our most popular member benefit a virtual makeover!

Virginia Farm Bureau

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