Farm
Nominate your favorite agricultural icon to appear on the State Fair ‘Ag Superheroes’ trading cards
A new roster of Virginia’s agricultural icons will be immortalized on collectible trading cards at this year’s State Fair of Virginia.
Hybrid fire ants concerning landowners, agricultural communities
Farmers and landowners are contending with a new pest—the invasive hybrid fire ant that’s marching into fields and pastures in Southwest Virginia.
Agrivoltaics in Virginia: Promises and pitfalls
As an emerging industry, agrivoltaics projects present complex regulatory, environmental and societal challenges.
New farmers access land and livestock through sweat equity, relationships and luck
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.
Southwest Va. farmers assess damage following Hurricane Helene’s impact
After the mighty wind and rain from Hurricane Helene caused over $126 million in damages to Southwest Virginia farmland, residents are taking stock and starting a long journey of recovery.
National Farmers Market Week highlights connection between food and communities
National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 6-12, just in time for peak-season produce like berries, peaches, peppers, sweet corn and tomatoes.
Resources available to keep youth safe on farms
From developing a good work ethic to learning responsibility, farm work instills valuable skills in youth that they can use throughout their lives. But farm work can be hazardous.
