African American rural grassroots leaders endorse Hillary Clinton
Share
Today, a group of 23 African American rural grassroots leaders from across the country are announcing they are endorsing Hillary Clinton for President.
Search Results for Virginia State University
Share
Hemp Road Trip bus coming to JMU on Thursday
Share
The Hemp Road Trip, a grassroots effort to raise awareness about and lobby on behalf of the benefits of industrial hemp, will be stopping at James Madison University.
Honeybee research could help prevent winter die-off
Share
Winters are tough on honeybees. Cold weather means no pollen for food, and hives can starve to death while pests and disease problems are amplified.
Raspberry, blackberry conference set for March 1-4 in Williamsburg
Share
The 2016 North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference will be held March 1-4 at the Williamsburg Lodge.
Warner, Kaine hail breakthrough on Perkins Student Loan Program
Share
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) welcomed legislation that passed the Senate this afternoon to renew the Federal Perkins Loan Program.
Documentary to raise awareness of heroin, prescription drug epidemic
Share
Attorney General Mark R. Herring is premiering Heroin: The Hardest Hit, a powerful documentary about the danger of heroin and prescription drugs and their impact on Virginia families and communities.
Sweet potatoes: The other orange seasonal standout
Share
Pumpkins may take center stage in fall decorations and desserts, but sweet potatoes are the real autumn stars when it comes to home gardens.
Warner, Kaine urge Senate leadership to save student loan program
Share
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today pressed Senate leaders to take up and pass legislation to reauthorize the Perkins Loan Program.
Want to keep bird feeders from becoming squirrel buffet?
Share
Many homeowners enjoy feeding birds in their yards until squirrels start nibbling at the feed—or the feeders. Squirrels climb on bird feeders and eat the food, often chewing and clawing through wood and plastic to get to it.
Urban Agriculture Summit set for Oct. 22 and 23
Share
Organizers are getting ready for Virginia’s third Urban Agriculture Summit, which will be held Oct. 22 and 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Richmond. Summit speakers will address the current state and future of urban agriculture in the United States.
