The Harrisonburg Farmers Market has announced their 5th Annual Tomato Fest — a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of all things tomato, taking place Saturday, August 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Turner Pavilion in downtown Harrisonburg.
The State Fair of Virginia and Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. have partnered to offer a brand-new Virginia Veteran Farmer Recognition Award.
Virginia crop farmers are among those who are eligible for up to $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
A new grant program aims to remedy critical shortages in large animal veterinary care across Virginia.
Local names made the latest list of administration and board appointments from Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia cattle farmers affected by prolonged drought in 2023 and 2024 may be eligible to receive financial support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The proclamation was presented by Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Matt Lohr to Virginia Poultry Federation President, Hobey Bauhan at the Virginia Poultry Industry Center at Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
June 16-22 is National Pollinator Week, an annual event designated by Congress to highlight how essential pollinators are to the production of food and fiber.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has reported a nearly two-foot rise in the water table across Rockingham County over the past three weeks.
In Spring, fawns can often find their way into yards, gardens, and hayfields. Often, concerned citizens think these fawns need help, but in almost all cases, the best way to help is to simply give the fawn space and leave it alone.

