Agriculture

By Randy Arrington SPRINGFIELD, July 6 — Each Thursday evening this summer, just after 6:30 p.m., the chores are divided up. Some water the plants, some dig in the dirt, and some work on the […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation Fiscal year 2024 has good news for Virginia’s farmers — and water quality. Robust funding for agricultural cost-share — plus program changes that streamline […]

~ Press release provided by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation PALMYRA — The myriad choices of chicken and egg products can mystify consumers as they compare labels and prices. Some production labels — like free-range, pasture-raised, […]

~ Press release provided by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND — June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month, and consumers will have plenty of Virginia-grown blueberries and blackberries to celebrate.  In Virginia, the […]

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation The 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Summer Expo will take place July 28-30 in Page County. VFBF Young Farmers is a leadership development and networking program for […]

~ Press release issued by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation RICHMOND, June 1 — After abnormally dry soil conditions were reported across the state, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has lifted a drought watch advisory […]