News Thursday, February 15, 2024 News, Features & Videos New census reveals a decrease in farms and farmland Read More
News Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm named AITC Book of the Year Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom has selected Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm by Lindsay H. Metcalf as its 2025 Book of the Year.
Safety & Insurance Farmers and rural motorists urged to act safely around railroad crossings As railroads facilitate the movement of agricultural products and other goods through Virginia and beyond, motorists and farm equipment operators...
News Deadline approaching for specialty crop farmers to apply for grants Applications for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program are due Jan. 8.
Recipes Toast the holidays with traditional treats Charm your holiday guests with classic delights like homemade eggnog and ginger cookies.
Recipes Cider-Braised Mussels with Bacon This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.
Recipes Spice-Crusted Duck Breasts in Coconut Curry Pan Sauce This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.
Recipes Make the most out of your Thanksgiving leftovers Transform your turkey leftovers into tasty buffalo taquitos or a scrumptious soup.
Gardening Deck the halls with festive natural décor Craft exquisite holiday arrangements with materials from the backyard or garden.
Gardening Brighten your space with bulbs that bloom for the holidays Complement your holiday feast and home with bursts of festive color.
Gardening Food Bank combines aqua- and hydroponics to give back Discover how one food bank on Virginia’s Northern Neck is fighting food insecurity with innovation.
Safety & Insurance Farmers and rural motorists urged to act safely around railroad crossings As railroads facilitate the movement of agricultural products and other goods through Virginia and beyond, motorists and farm equipment operators...
Safety & Insurance Toast a time-honored tradition with homemade eggnog The season of enjoying eggnog is here—inviting reunited friends and family to savor the flavors of tradition with a few safety tips in mind.
Safety & Insurance Southampton Farm Bureau donates UTV to local first responders The Southampton County Farm Bureau has donated a utility task vehicle, purchased to help improve emergency response in remote rural areas, to...
July 20 News National Farmers Market Week highlights connection between food and communities Tomatoes, Corn, Eggs, Berries, Vegetables, Broccoli, Farm, Agribusiness, Food and Drink National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 6-12, just in time for peak-season produce like berries, peaches, peppers, sweet corn and tomatoes.
March 21 News Get your salt fix on the Salty Southern Route Agribusiness, Food and Drink Your trip to Southeast Virginia just got tastier. Long-known for their peanuts, salt-cured hams and other pork products, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry and Sussex counties and the city of Suffolk are all part of the new Salty Southern Route.
January 17 News Farm-to-school meals benefit farmers, schools Agribusiness, Food and Drink Virginia farmers are interested in selling foods to schools, and those schools are interested in buying from them. That’s the takeaway from the 2018 Virginia Farm to School Survey.
December 17 Agriculture Benefit-rich broccoli is for more than just steaming Health and Wellness, Broccoli, Food and Drink You can boil, puree, steam or stir-fry it, because broccoli is both beneficial and versatile.
June 7 News Minding meat temperature is key to safe grilling Food Safety, Food and Drink Summer holidays, and most other days, are great times to cook and enjoy Virginia-grown foods outdoors—safely, with attention to meat temperatures, while grilling.