Agriculture
Trout traditions: Virginia farmers raise prized fish
In Rockbridge County, a cold-water spring on Ingleside Dairy Farm offered the Leech family an opportunity to diversify.
Virginia-grown squash are spooky season staples
Whether for fall décor, seasonal recipes or enriching agritourism adventures, Virginia-grown squash offers something for everyone this month.
Virginia FFA State Forestry Field Day featured timber competitions and exposed youth to industry careers
Hundreds of Virginia FFA students recently participated in Department of Forestry timber sports competitions.
Farm Bureau hosts event forging partnership between EPA and Virginia agriculture
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to formalize a partnership and expand collaborative activities related to agricultural practices.
Sales of limited-release wine top off State Fair scholarship funds
The next generation of agricultural leaders were the toast of the State Fair when Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently presented a Suzanne S. Youngkin Endowed Scholarship totaling $10,500.
Virginia Poultry Federation celebrates 100 years of supplying quality protein to consumers
National Chicken Month may be celebrated every September, but for a full century, Virginia’s egg producers and poultry farmers have benefited from year-round VPF support.
Homeowners can help preserve essential unsung garden heroes
While moths, flies, beetles and wasps may drive away picnic guests, they’re as essential as butterflies, bumblebees and other ecological wonders.
