Welcome rain brings relief for dry farm fields
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After a long dry spell in April and May, farmers are welcoming recent rains — but some are still contending with the effects of dry weather on their crops.
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USDA Secretary Vilsack joins Spanberger in Amelia County to discuss Rural American recovery
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Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) hosted USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in Amelia County on Friday for a roundtable discussion with Central Virginia farmers, producers, and agribusinesses.
Waynesboro students’ knowledge of farming grows with garden
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Waynesboro students are learning a new hobby this summer at Berkeley Glenn Elementary School: the art of gardening.
JMU students have strong showing in national wind energy competition
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There’s nothing quite like hands-on experience when learning about something as diverse as the clean energy industry, say two members of the 2021 James Madison University Collegiate Wind Competition team.
Virginia Offshore Wind project among first in nation to use new federal permitting initiative
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The Virginia Offshore Wind project will be among the first in the nation to use a new federal permitting process designed to accelerate offshore wind development in the United States.
New e-bikes boost sustainable transportation, well-being
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Bolstering alternative transportation options at Virginia Tech through the bike share program is among the many ways Virginia Tech is striving to enhance sustainability over the long term.
7 most common causes of residential water damage
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Residential water damage is a serious problem that every homeowner should attend to immediately. Here are some of the most common causes of residential water damage to prevent further issues.
Easy tips for a greener home
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While the coronavirus pandemic has been a serous blight on the world, we’ve all learned valuable lessons about resource consumption from running around so much less.
Agricultural productivity growth imperative for the future of food, agriculture
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Agricultural productivity growth is imperative for meeting the needs of a growing world while addressing threats to human and environmental well-being, including climate change and food insecurity.
McEachin, Booker introduce legislation to combat legacy pollution
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced the Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Cleanup Act.
