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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of people interested in home vegetable gardening, said Dave Close, Virginia Cooperative Extension consumer horticulture specialist and Extension Master Gardener program director.
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If you’re fishing for a fun and eco-friendly gardening project while at home, try building a small-scale aquaponics system in your backyard.
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin is leading a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Agriculture David Purdue requesting funding be issued for 1890 HBCUs to help the institutions can weather the financial consequences of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin is urging congressional leaders to provide an additional $47 billion in emergency funding for students and institutions of higher education due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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A simple window or short walk offers an opportunity to connect to the rhythms of the natural world by observing common bird species.
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As these unprecedented times are navigated, it is important to maintain a nutritious diet at home.
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Veterans and active military personnel interested in post-military careers in farming can learn about available resources during a two-day conference in mid-March.
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Representatives of Virginia’s leading agricultural organizations will share industry tips and resources during the Virginia Agritourism Conference at the Smithfield Center March 30 through April 1.
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One of the secrets to successfully saving money is paying yourself first.
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There’s an art to growing berries, and the best place to cultivate knowledge on how to produce this potentially lucrative specialty crop is at the Virginia Berry School.
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