On-the-farm event provides ‘knowledge and resources needed to thrive’
“Boots to Roots 3” will carve out opportunities for veterans at the Carver Center in Rapidan on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
“Boots to Roots 3” will carve out opportunities for veterans at the Carver Center in Rapidan on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
An outreach program part of Virginia Cooperative Extension has been awarded $4 million in grants and sub-awards to battle food insecurity.

Legislation introduced last week would help bolster graduate-level STEM programs at HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

The “Richmond 34” sit-in ultimately led to the integration of Thalhimers and influenced legislation in the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The City of Waynesboro has received at $400,000 grant to redevelop 411 W. Main St. into a vibrant retail and commercial space including retail, café, co-working and artisans spaces.
Farming in challenging times is doable with information and support networks. The 2022 Small Farm Outreach Annual Conference will help farmers make connections Nov. 3-4 at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth.

The smallest grain in the world provides nutrition, is gluten-free and a drought resistant ancient grain.

The Virginia Advanced Pharma Manufacturing and R&D Cluster – led by the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority – is one of 21 winners of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
Food Lion Feeds’ Sack to Give Back program returns this fall with a record number of 33 colleges and universities coming together to nourish neighbors in need including James Madison University and the University of Virginia.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced additional key administration appointments this week.
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