A deer at sunset
Agriculture
5 months ago
Hunters headed back into the woods reminded of the ABC’s of tree stand safety

RICHMOND, VA (Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources) – September is National Tree Stand Safety […]

Standing water on a farm.
Agriculture
6 months ago
$60.9 million in Hurricane Helene disaster assistance authorized for Virginia farmers

The worst of Hurricane Helene’s unexpected impacts brought out the best in Virginia’s agriculture community. Farmers immediately dispatched hay bales, fencing supplies and financial donations to Southwest Virginia farmers in the aftermath of the September 2024 storm’s catastrophic flood and winds.

Now the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending more assistance as recovery continues.

Headshot of Clay and Paula Greene
Agriculture
6 months ago
Augusta County couple wins Young Farmers Achievement Award

Clay and Paula Greene of Augusta County received the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award. They were recognized July 26 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Franklin County.

Headshot of Sarah Craun
Agriculture
6 months ago
Rockingham County student named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist

Sarah Craun of Rockingham County was named the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist on July 26 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Franklin County.

Up close of several watermelons.
Home & Garden
6 months ago
Virginia watermelons thrive in spite of wet weather

Despite a wetter-than-average summer, some Virginia growers are anticipating a watermelon season worthy of celebration.

Up close of a spotted lanternfly on a tree.
Agriculture
6 months ago
Citizen dog detectives can help target, mitigate spotted lanternflies

Spotted lanternflies continue to spread across Virginia. And as experts seek ways to track and control their populations, a new Virginia Tech study found that trained citizen dog-handling teams may offer a solution.

A teacher and student observe plants in a glass jar.
Agriculture
6 months ago
AITC welcomes applications for educator grants

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom wants to help teachers integrate creative agricultural projects and learning experiences inside and outside their classrooms. Through its educator grant program, the nonprofit provides funding for teachers to expand children’s understanding about the sources of their food and fiber, and how farming and agriculture impact their daily lives.

A below shot of Turner Pavilion.
Agriculture
7 months ago
Harrisonburg Farmers Market hosting 5th Annual Tomato Fest

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.

Agriculture
7 months ago
State Fair seeks nominations for farmers who are military veterans

The State Fair of Virginia and Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. have partnered to offer a brand-new Virginia Veteran Farmer Recognition Award.

A tractor harvesting hay
Agriculture
7 months ago
Virginia crop farmers affected by drought are eligible for assistance

Virginia crop farmers are among those who are eligible for up to $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.

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