Locally Grown Food
Safely preserve your summer produce
Learn methods of optimizing harvests—from pickling to dehydrating.
Late frost leaves Virginia peach crop uneven, but local flavor still shines
Spring freezes left many peach orchards with light crops—or none at all. But in parts of Central Virginia, surviving trees are still producing delicious fruit.
Support local agriculture during National Farmers Market Week
National Farmers Market Week, observed Aug. 2-8, is an opportunity to support local agriculture by visiting a farmers market and recognizing the many benefits they provide.
Spring farmers markets support local communities with fresh finds
As June’s National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month shines a spotlight on fresh produce, farmers markets are welcoming shoppers back for the season.
Va. food banks seek partnerships with local growers amid record-high need for food assistance
Virginia food banks are looking to leverage local resources to improve health outcomes across the commonwealth.
Fresh produce fuels New Year’s Resolutions
For many consumers, ringing in the New Year includes a commitment to healthy eating.
Virginia’s produce safety efforts shine at FDA demonstration event
Peace of mind in Virginia’s produce supply was a key takeaway of a recent food safety demonstration event.
Safely handle homegrown harvests
Eating a fresh salad from the garden is a rewarding experience. But a homegrown harvest requires safe handling to prevent illness.
Study reveals consumers are prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy
Recent study shows fresh produce ranked No. 1 in the list of categories consumers won’t give up.
