News Thursday, February 15, 2024 News, Features & Videos New census reveals a decrease in farms and farmland Read More
Safety & Insurance Farmers and rural residents reminded to get a checkup from the neck up In lieu of some daunting statistics about mental health issues among farmers and rural communities, farm groups are reminding farmers of the many...
News Chesterfield Extension agent receives 2024 Partnership in Agriculture Literacy Award Carter Humphries, a Virginia Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in Chesterfield County, has been awarded the 2024 Partnership in Agriculture Literacy...
News Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier...
Recipes Fire up the grill for delectable outdoor meals Impress your summer cookout guests with kabobs and ribs this National Grilling Month.
Recipes Tammy's Crabcakes This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.
Recipes Red Beet Gnocchi This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.
Recipes Celebrate National Dairy Month with refreshing recipes June marks National Dairy Month—offering the perfect excuse to indulge in wholesome dairy products and celebrate the hardworking dairy...
Gardening Avoid sparking wildfires during summertime lawn maintenance As summer heat amps up, so does the risk of setting off a natural disaster while tidying up the yard.
Gardening Benefit butterflies with a thriving backyard habitat Learn ways to create a butterfly sanctuary with a few additions to the summer garden.
Gardening Study shows songbird habitats benefit monarch butterflies Establishing a songbird habitat benefits at-risk birds and plays an important role in helping conserve other vulnerable species.
Safety & Insurance Farmers and rural residents reminded to get a checkup from the neck up In lieu of some daunting statistics about mental health issues among farmers and rural communities, farm groups are reminding farmers of the many...
Gardening Avoid sparking wildfires during summertime lawn maintenance As summer heat amps up, so does the risk of setting off a natural disaster while tidying up the yard.
Safety & Insurance Learn to navigate Medicare plans during virtual seminars Learn about Medicare eligibility, enrollment periods and plan options during online Medicare seminars.
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.
July 20 News Eating cucumbers helps keep you hydrated Health and Wellness, Vegetables Crunchy cucumbers are not only a low-calorie snack; they also are a highly nutritious addition to any meal.
June 2 Agriculture You can’t beat beets for a summer of nutritious meals Locally Grown Food, Vegetables Beets can be a delicious summer side dish, as well as a colorful addition to an otherwise green salad.