September 29 Meetings & Events State Fair of Virginia’s giant vegetable growers crush weigh-off records State Fair of Virginia, Squash Last year’s State Fair of Virginia Giant Butternut Squash Competition winner Paul Jarosh of Culpeper County held the world record title briefly, before a Michigan grower bested his attempt.
October 8 News Winter squash provides fresh produce throughout colder months Squash Winter squash season is in full swing. These seasonal gourds reach their peak in the fall, and several varieties of winter squash are available at local farm stands and farmers markets through December.
November 8 Agriculture ‘They’re all good’: Don’t be intimidated by winter squash Squash Pumpkin picking may have come to an end, but another member of the gourd family is in abundance at Virginia farmers’ markets right now.