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Dakota Stroud , FFA Advisor at Signal Knob Middle School in Strasburg, has been chosen to represent Virginia as a National FFA Teacher Ambassador. Dakota talks about what it means to be an Ambassador as well as the current focus of the FFA in helping students plan their future.
The Spongy Moth, formerly known as the Gypsy Moth, has been causing damage to trees and farms in the U.S. since the 1980’s. Department of Forestry Forest Health Specialist Katlin DeWitt talks about the increase in the pests in Western Rockingham and Augusta County.
Laws impacting farm use tags have changed. Effective July 1st farmers need a tag issued by the DMV. Katelyn Jordan with Virginia Farm Bureau breaks down what the change means to everyone in agriculture.
It’s blueberry season at Hickory Hill Farm in Keezletown. Owner Hannah Johnson talks with Frank Wilt about this years crop.
Sebastian Bush with the Page County FFA talks about the upcoming Steak Dinner fundraiser.
, Wes & Matt Lam, owners of Valley Ag Drone, talk about the use of drones for agriculture applications including seeding and spraying.
Clay Nivitt, owner of Hawksbill Peak Farms in Stanley, talks about raising Artisanal Wagyu and Angus beef.
Tammy Maxey with Ag In the Classroom talks about Doug Stoughton Memorial Scholarship