News Thursday, February 15, 2024 News, Features & Videos New census reveals a decrease in farms and farmland Read More
Safety & Insurance Resources, tools for farmers highlighted during Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month, observed during May, marks an important opportunity to spotlight the unique struggles many farmers face, and the...
News Revised USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map can help growers increase yields, diversify landscapes As spring sowing gets into full swing, Virginia farmers and gardeners can utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s updated Plant...
News Virginia-grown eggs are all they’re cracked up to be Loaded with high-quality protein, fats, iron, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids, eggs present a dozen reasons to celebrate their impact.
Recipes Homemade Lamb Sausage This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.
Recipes Nut-Crusted Fish This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.
Recipes Whip up a ‘Benedict bar’ for National Brunch Month Celebrate brunch this month with friends and family by hosting an eggs Benedict party.
Recipes Get creative with classics this Easter holiday Freshen up familiar favorites with these new takes on carrot cake and deviled eggs.
Gardening Don’t let April frost dampen your gardening plans Clear, sunny days can turn into frigid nights. Learn how to prepare the garden for potential crop-killing frost.
Gardening Spot and smash: Residents urged to report and destroy spotted lanternfly egg masses Cleverly camouflaged as clumps of mud, spotted lanternfly egg masses easily go undetected. State organizations are asking residents to pay...
Gardening Start planting your cool weather vegetable garden Home gardeners can begin planting a variety of vegetables that favor cool spring weather.
Safety & Insurance Resources, tools for farmers highlighted during Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month, observed during May, marks an important opportunity to spotlight the unique struggles many farmers face, and the...
Safety & Insurance Motorists reminded to keep eyes, hands and minds on road during Distracted Driving Awareness Month Each day, over 1,000 people are injured and nine are killed in crashes involving distracted driving, according to data reported by Drive Smart...
Safety & Insurance Virginia produce growers invest in food safety education, training Because foodborne illness outbreaks fuel widespread concern over food safety, Virginia growers and food handlers are investing in training and...
February 27 News Loudoun County educator named Virginia AITC Teacher of the Year, receives national honor Agriculture in the Classroom Amy Goodyear, a biology teacher at Heritage High School in Leesburg, has been named the Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom 2024 Teacher of the Year.
December 6 Gardening Hydroponic systems donated to Powhatan and Southampton County schools Agriculture in the Classroom Students at Meherrin Elementary School in Southampton County and Powhatan Middle School in Powhatan County will get to cultivate leafy greens in their classrooms with new hydroponics systems presented by Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom.
August 18 News Va. AITC celebrates 30 years of connecting children with agriculture Agriculture in the Classroom Every year, an estimated 500,000 Virginia schoolchildren can better understand the value of agriculture thanks to Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom.
August 4 News Dispensers keep school milk cold, cut back on carton waste Agriculture in the Classroom, Dairy Cartons aren’t the only way to deliver nutritious milk to growing students.
April 27 News Your membership helps school gardens grow! Agriculture in the Classroom, Grants School gardens can provide a treasure trove of learning experiences for children, and there are several ways your membership is making them possible.