Farmers are aging, but newcomers continue to enter the field
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The average Virginia farmer is 58.5 years old, compared to 57.2 years in 2012, according to recently released findings of the 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture.
Search Results for Special Education
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Alon Ben-Meir: The beginning of the end of Erdogan’s era
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The result of the recent municipal elections in Turkey represents a major shift in public sentiment toward President Erdogan, which will have major political ramifications that will bring him down in disgrace.
In wake of Bedford fatality, Farm Bureau urges caution with farm vehicles
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The state’s largest farming organization is urging motorists to use caution around farm vehicles after a fatal accident Tuesday in Bedford County involving a 75-year-old farmer.
AAA kicks off distracted driving awareness campaign
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To combat the serious threat that distracted driving poses to drivers on Virginia roadways, AAA launched a new, multi-year initiative today that aims to prevent deaths and injuries as a result of cell phone use by drivers.
Cleaning to improve health in schools
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As the saying goes – prevention is better than cure – it is crucial to take preventive measures in the cleaning of school environments. Most schools have various cleaning programs and strategies, which may not be up to par.
Helping Appalachians trapped by opioid epidemic
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Go to Google and type: “leading cause of accidental death in …” Then type in a state — any state in central Appalachia — and hit search.
Governor Northam honors 2019 Volunteerism and Community Service Awards recipients
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Governor Ralph Northam recognized the recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards during a special ceremony held at the Executive Mansion last week.
Virginia DEQ issues unsealed RFP for environmental justice study
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The Virginia DEQ issued an Unsealed Request For Proposal for a qualified external consultant to conduct an environmental justice study for the agency.
Conservationist, wildlife ecology professor Drew Lanham to kick off second annual ACE Festival
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Drew Lanham – author and poet, wildlife ecology professor, conservationist, birder – will be the keynote speaker during the second annual Academic and Creative Excellence Festival at Eastern Mennonite University.
Do lower levels of cholesterol protect your brain?
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You may have been encouraged to manage your levels of cholesterol, minimizing LDL (i.e., bad cholesterol) levels and increasing HDL (i.e., good cholesterol) levels.
