News Thursday, February 15, 2024 News, Features & Videos New census reveals a decrease in farms and farmland Read More
News Virginia’s blossoming floriculture industry offers bountiful options for Mother’s Day Cultivating beauty is a blossoming business in Virginia—offering plenty of options for Mother’s Day gift giving.
News Spring shaping up to be a sweet strawberry season Sweet, local strawberries are a hallmark of the spring season. And thanks to a mild winter, many Virginia farmers are stocking up their...
News Charlottesville-Monticello named international wine region of the year Five Central Virginia counties have earned their place among the world’s most iconic wine regions.
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...
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.