Agriculture

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.