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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

VSU Aquaculture Field Day set for Oct. 17

October 11, 2018

Limited-scale aquaculture production for the local market is the theme of the 31st Annual Aquaculture Field Day at Virginia State University. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the university’s Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road.

Aquaculture, Events, Meetings and Events, News

New State Fair exhibit will honor Secretariat owner

September 13, 2018

A new exhibit paying tribute to Penny Chenery, owner of Triple Crown champion Secretariat, will debut at the State Fair of Virginia. The exhibit, which will honor her legacy at the birthplace of Secretariat, will serve as the highlight of the Meadow Hall tours during the fair.

Events, Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat

Virginia Ag Expo highlights precision agriculture

July 19, 2018

The theme of this year’s Virginia Ag Expo on Aug. 2 is “Utilizing Precision Agriculture to Manage Challenges.”

Agriculture Business, Crops, Events, Meetings and Events, News

VSU to hold Fish School, Quickbooks sessions

June 21, 2018

Virginia State University’s Aquaculture Program will hold its annual Fish School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 9 and 10 at the university’s Randolph Farm Pavilion near Petersburg.

Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture, Events, Meetings and Events, News

Secretariat exhibit now running at main street station

May 3, 2018

Just in time for the May 5 Kentucky Derby, The Meadow Event Park has installed an exhibit called “Salute to Secretariat—Virginia’s Triple Crown Legend” in the Main Street Station gallery.

Events, Meadow Event Park, Meetings and Events, News, Programs, Secretariat, State Fair of Virginia

Agriculture Literacy Week to feature readings of These Bees Count!

February 8, 2018

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual Agriculture Literacy Week will take place March 5-9, and Virginia AITC has selected These Bees Count!, a children’s book by Alison Formento, as its 2018 Book of the Year.

Agriculture in the Classroom, Bees, Honey, Events, Meetings and Events, News, Programs

Farm to Table Conference set for early December

November 2, 2017

The sixth annual Virginia Farm to Table Conference will be held Dec. 6 and 7 at Blue Ridge Community College’s Plecker Workforce Center in Augusta County.

Events, Meetings and Events, News

Ginger, turmeric field day taking place Nov. 16

October 19, 2017

Ginger and turmeric have historically been used in different types of cuisine for their zesty flavors. The spices also may have a number of health benefits.

Events, Meetings and Events, News

Industrial hemp event taking place at Virginia State University

July 6, 2017

A first-of-its-kind public event on industrial hemp will be offered Aug. 17 at Virginia State University’s Randolph Farm. The field day will be open to potential growers, researchers, marketing experts and industrial hemp producers to discuss the future of the crop in Virginia and neighboring states.

Crops, Events, Hemp, Meetings and Events, News

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