News Thursday, August 4, 2022 News, Features & Videos Dry weather prior to harvest locks in watermelon’s iconic summer sweetness Read More
News Young Farmers honor longtime director with Warren Beach Award The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Committee honored Ron Saacke with its Warren Beach Award for his contributions to the VFBF Young...
Safety & Insurance Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. named to Ward’s Top 50 for fifth consecutive year This year, Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. was once again named among Ward’s Top 50 Property-Casualty Companies.
News Orange County couple wins Excellence in Agriculture Award Jacob and Jennifer Gilley of Orange County recently were named this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Excellence in...
Recipes For sweet desserts and savory dinners, reach for a peach During National Peach Month in August, combine peak-of-season peaches with juicy burgers, or incorporate them into a delectable cake.
Recipes Pork Belly Tacos with Watermelon This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.
Recipes Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.
Recipes Make your hot dogs extraordinary by adding flavorful toppings During National Hot Dog Month in July, garnish your franks with homemade relish or a hearty chili to take their flavor to the next level.
Gardening Homeowners asked to report destructive jumping worms While many gardeners welcome worms in their soil, there’s one wriggling fiend that is unwanted.
Gardening Conservation landscapes offer environmental benefits, reduce yard work Alternatives to traditional landscaping can provide habitats for pollinators and other important native species, limit erosion and lessen the...
Gardening Microgreens make a big impression as easy-to-grow ‘superfoods’ Consumers are embracing the nutritional value of unsprouted vegetables, which can contain up to six times the amount of vitamins and minerals as...
Safety & Insurance Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. named to Ward’s Top 50 for fifth consecutive year This year, Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. was once again named among Ward’s Top 50 Property-Casualty Companies.
Safety & Insurance Hurricane prep can minimize property damage, save lives When a hurricane is predicted to hit land near you, it’s wise to take precautionary measures—preparing for the expected as well as the...
Safety & Insurance Savor the last days of summer with a family getaway Members can save on rental cars through Avis and Budget, as well as lodging at thousands of hotels nationwide.
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.
March 10 News Volunteers to connect Va. students with agriculture Agriculture in the Classroom As younger generations of Virginians grow up removed from the farm, connecting children to agriculture has never been more important.
March 7 News Agriculture Literacy Week fosters students’ understanding of farming Agriculture in the Classroom Each year more than 2,000 volunteers help Virginia youth connect with agriculture through reading and other fun activities.
October 21 News Do your children have questions about agriculture? Ask a real farmer! Agriculture in the Classroom Have your children ever wondered why pigs play in mud? Or why corn has hair? Well now they can get their answers—directly from a real farmer.
September 9 News Back-to-school CARE kits available for Va. educators Agriculture in the Classroom Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom is offering free activity resource kits to educators as they begin the 2021-22 school year.