April 17 News Farm families forge solutions amid enduring child care challenges Economy, Agribusiness Nearly a decade ago, a groundbreaking study examined a persisting crisis on family farms—one threatening prosperity and child safety.
March 27 News Shared-use kitchens break barriers for food entrepreneurs Agribusiness Shared kitchen spaces are sustaining the future of food entrepreneurship and transforming communities, according to a recently published report by the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability.
October 24 News New farmers access land and livestock through sweat equity, relationships and luck Farm, Agribusiness Barriers abound for beginning farmers. So some new farmers have seized their destiny by earning the trust of retiring farmers willing to give them a chance.
July 20 News National Farmers Market Week highlights connection between food and communities Tomatoes, Corn, Eggs, Berries, Vegetables, Broccoli, Farm, Agribusiness, Food and Drink National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 6-12, just in time for peak-season produce like berries, peaches, peppers, sweet corn and tomatoes.
May 20 News ‘Real Farm Moms of Virginia’ featured in online series Agribusiness The webinar series “Faces of Virginia Farming” gives the public an opportunity to listen to conversations among Virginia farmers, and connect with the people who grow the products they use.