Troops transitioning to agriculture can get tips at conference
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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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Agritourism experts to share industry information
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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.
America Saves Week encourages people to save for a rainy day
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One of the secrets to successfully saving money is paying yourself first.
Popular berry-growing conference expands to two-day event at VSU
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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.
VSU’s 12-week Sustainable Urban Agriculture Program helps build communities
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Community gardens and urban farms seem to sprout up out of nowhere. You can find okra growing at churches, squash at middle schools and green peppers on apartment rooftops.
Military veterans finding new missions in farming
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Veterans are finding new missions as they move from battlefields to agricultural fields, and just like they needed training to become good soldiers, they need preparation to become successful farmers.
Amy’s Garden receives award for outstanding stewardship
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Amy’s Garden, a Charles City County cut flower and organic produce operation, has received the sixth annual Carl G. Luebben Soil Health and Water Quality Award for contributions to conservation in Virginia.
Know what to look for when buying a new Christmas tree
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It’s a popular holiday tune. “O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches.” But how do you keep the branches looking lovely all season long?
Regional conference addresses #1 problem for goat, sheep producers
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Gastrointestinal parasites are a common problem for sheep and goat farmers.
Make campus safety a priority: The safest college campuses to attend in 2020
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What do students look for when selecting a college to attend? More than the value of their education, apparently.
