Agriculture
Rockingham County student named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist
Sarah Craun of Rockingham County was named the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist.
Augusta County couple wins Achievement Award
Clay and Paula Greene of Augusta County received the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award.
$60.9 million in Hurricane Helene disaster assistance authorized for Virginia farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending more disaster assistance as recovery continues for farmers.
Tidewater farmers take up farm bill and ag issues with state and congressional leaders
Farmers recently seized an opportunity to discuss provisions in the farm bill and other policies with congressional leaders.
Virginia goat yoga duo takes center stage at the nation’s Capitol
Eric and Katie Evans of Pactamere Farm and Goat Yoga RVA brought their popular goat yoga classes to the nation’s Capitol.
Citizen dog detectives can help target, mitigate spotted lanternflies
Spotted lanternflies continue to spread across Virginia, and experts seek ways to track and control their populations.
Virginia watermelons thrive in spite of wet weather
Despite a wetter-than-average summer, some Virginia growers are anticipating a watermelon season worthy of celebration.
AITC welcomes applications for educator grants
Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom wants to help teachers integrate creative agricultural projects and learning experiences inside and outside their classrooms.
Increasing opportunities for ag teachers is a shared responsibility
Plenty of capable candidates with agricultural degrees are willing to fill the multiple vacant agriculture instructor roles open statewide.
Virginia-grown tomatoes celebrated for flavor, tradition and origins
From the celebrated ultra-local flavors of Hanover to one of Italy’s “gold standards” of regional cuisine—Virginia-grown tomatoes get around.
