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...
May 26 News New app helps farmers manage row crop pests Crops Using modern technology ensures farmers can produce more efficient, maximum crop yields, and now there’s a new tool of the trade—a smartphone app that helps growers keep damaging pests at bay.
September 10 News Seed savers ensure distinctive heirloom vegetables endure Crops The pursuit of tastes and textures from the past has many Virginians clamoring for unique, old-time heirloom vegetable varieties, made possible by the dedication of heirloom seed savers.
September 26 News Popcorn provides alternative for Virginia farmers Corn, Crops Uncertainty in the tobacco market has forced Virginia growers to look at alternative crops. Some are taking advantage of the ability to grow hemp commercially, while others are growing alternative crops.