In lieu of some daunting statistics about mental health issues among farmers and rural communities, farm groups are reminding farmers of the many resources available to them.
Carter Humphries, a Virginia Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in Chesterfield County, has been awarded the 2024 Partnership in Agriculture Literacy Award by the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization and The National Grange.
A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier communities and lifelong learning opportunities.
Virginia’s “largest agricultural field day” returns Aug. 1—offering agribusinesses, researchers and farmers the chance to connect with peers, build their businesses and explore the future of agriculture.
Picking out farm-fresh produce, mingling with growers and supporting the community are all part of a day’s fun when visiting a local farmers market.