Agriculture
Agritourism conference highlights strategies and resources available to operators of Virginia’s top two industries
Virginia’s agricultural producers and landowners are turning to agritourism to diversify their operations.
Utilize iconic Virginia legumes in vibrant dishes
Nutritious, protein-packed and adored for millennia, the mighty peanut is a global superstar for Virginia.
Bear, deer crop damage impacting farmers in Southside Virginia
Deer grazing in crop fields and bears wallowing in rows of corn are creating costly headaches for farmers across Southside Virginia.
Edible flowers have budding health and market potential
A recent Virginia State University workshop explored ongoing research into edible flowers’ untapped powers—from emerging culinary uses to whole health benefits.
Virginia farmers work off-farm to keep doing what they love
Many Virginia farmers wear two—or more—hats as they juggle multiple jobs.
Virginia young farmers forge connections with state leaders at winter expo
Virginia’s next generation of agricultural leaders kicked off three days of networking, learning and growing by carrying their voices to the Virginia Capitol.
White-Reinhardt grants available to Virginia’s county Farm Bureaus for local ag-related educational projects
Virginia’s farm advocates have a track record of promoting agricultural literacy, leading the pack nationwide in educational outreach to youth throughout their communities.
