Agriculture

The familiar signs of spring mark the start of planting season—a busy and often hazardous time as farmers travel from field to field to get their crops in the ground.

Virginia’s agricultural producers and landowners are turning to agritourism to diversify their operations.

Nutritious, protein-packed and adored for millennia, the mighty peanut is a global superstar for Virginia.

Deer grazing in crop fields and bears wallowing in rows of corn are creating costly headaches for farmers across Southside Virginia.

A recent Virginia State University workshop explored ongoing research into edible flowers’ untapped powers—from emerging culinary uses to whole health benefits.

Many Virginia farmers wear two—or more—hats as they juggle multiple jobs.