4-H at VSU announces virtual i-Congress in July
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Virginia 4-H in conjunction with 2020 Congress across the Commonwealth announces a virtual i-Congress for youth ages 11-13 from July 13-30.
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Erratic weather leads to mixed season for blueberry growers
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A late freeze rolled through many parts of Virginia in mid-May, causing uncertainty among some blueberry growers, whose picking season begins in June and July.
Petersburg Healthy Options Partnerships pivots to serve the community during pandemic
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The Petersburg Healthy Options Partnerships project and community partners in the City of Petersburg have coordinated efforts to feed families and improve access to healthy food in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jennifer Carroll Foy enters race for ’21 Democratic Party gubernatorial nomination
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Woodbridge Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy announced Tuesday her candidacy for the Democratic Party gubernatorial nomination.
Extension Master Gardeners meet demand for home vegetable gardening information
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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.
Build your own backyard garden using aquaponics
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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.
McEachin, Adams lead effort urging USDA to release funding for land-grant HBCUs
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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.
McEachin: Feds need to help colleges, universities through COVID-19
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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.
Observing the birds outside your window
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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.
Healthy eating at home during COVID-19
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As these unprecedented times are navigated, it is important to maintain a nutritious diet at home.
