Ginger and Turmeric Field Day focuses on new varieties, health finding
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Virginia Cooperative Extension will conduct its Ginger and Turmeric Field Day Thursday at Virginia State University in Petersburg.
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Halloween Tea at Pamplin Park
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Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is offering a first time “Halloween Tea” program on Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
Annual Small Farm Outreach Conference begins Oct. 24
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Starting a small farm is just the first step for a new or beginning farmer. The next step is figuring out how to keep it growing, profitable and sustainable.
Virginia DEQ revokes solid waste permit for Tri-City facility
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has revoked the Solid Waste Facility Permit Number 228 to operate the Tri-City Regional Disposal and Recycling facility in Petersburg.
Research: You’re eating the wrong ginger for health benefits
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It’s been in the news for years. Ginger has been hailed a panacea for whatever ails you, from nausea, muscle soreness, inflammation and arthritis to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and even the common cold.
Northam administration to host maternal health listening sessions
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Gov. Ralph Northam has set a goal to eliminate the racial disparity in the maternal mortality rate in Virginia by 2025.
Northam awards school grants for 57 schools in 11 divisions
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Gov, Ralph Northam has awarded more than $7.7 million in state grants to support the development and implementation of year-round and extended-year instructional programs in 57 schools in 11 school divisions.
Before yelling ‘timber’: Consult a professional forester
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If you are planning to sell timber, there are two important factors to consider.
UVA’s Dr. Janney speaks at Pamplin Park
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Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier explores the Civil War beyond Appomattox with this month’s guest speaker Caroline Janney
Pawpaws making a comeback in Virginia
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Perhaps you’ve never heard of a pawpaw, let alone eaten one. But the sweet, creamy tropical fruit was once a common staple for Native Americans and colonial settlers in the Commonwealth.
