Farm Safety

ASAP Week raises awareness about health and safety hazards facing agriculture while reminding farmers, ranchers and farmworkers to keep safe practices top of mind.

Forecasters are anticipating the potential for more hazardous winter weather coming this weekend throughout Central and Coastal Virginia.

Traffic accidents involving livestock can become chaotic and dangerous situations. That’s why VFBF recently hosted a series of training events.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sectors are still the most dangerous in America.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending more disaster assistance as recovery continues for farmers.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering seven sites across the state to bring unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides for disposal.

“See a Tractor? Slow Down.” That’s the safety message being sharing on a series of banners across the county.

A long-established invasive pest is marching across Virginia.

While you don’t need a lot of experience or land to successfully raise a backyard chicken flock, you do need one key ingredient.