Agriculture

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, will award a total of $145,000 in startup funds for top entrepreneurs who are addressing both traditional challenges farmers face on their operation, and entrepreneurs who are addressing new challenges facing farmers and rural communities. 

From savory sauces to roasted meats, garlic is a cornerstone ingredient in kitchens, and Virginia farmers are supplying locally grown bulbs to meet demand.

The rewards for planting a single tree can ripple throughout a community—enhancing ecosystems, economies and quality of life well into the future.

Virginia farmers and landowners have a new opportunity this spring to be compensated for conservation practices that support soil health, pasture productivity and long-term farm resilience.

The familiar signs of spring mark the start of planting season—a busy and often hazardous time as farmers travel from field to field to get their crops in the ground.

Virginia’s agricultural producers and landowners are turning to agritourism to diversify their operations.

They may not wear capes or fly beside planes, but the state’s agricultural superheroes enrich the lives of all Virginians.

Nutritious, protein-packed and adored for millennia, the mighty peanut is a global superstar for Virginia.

Deer grazing in crop fields and bears wallowing in rows of corn are creating costly headaches for farmers across Southside Virginia.

A recent Virginia State University workshop explored ongoing research into edible flowers’ untapped powers—from emerging culinary uses to whole health benefits.