‘Unprecedented amount of funding:’ Virginia approves $295M for farm conservation
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The General Assembly’s passage of full funding for agricultural best management practices is a historic decision for farmers.
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Senate votes on bill to prevent potentially catastrophic rail system shutdown
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The U.S. Senate voted 80 to 15 Thursday to avoid a rail shutdown.
Farm Bureau honors Wise County farmer for flood relief efforts in Buchanan County
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Gwen Fleming of Pound, who serves as president of Wise-Dickenson County Farm Bureau, was honored Nov. 30 with a Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award during the VFBF Annual Convention.
Virginia Tech researchers lead effort to explore gold mining in Virginia
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Might there be gold in Virginia’s hills? The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is working towards the answer.
Warner, Kaine, Durbin press USDA for updated dog breeding facility standards
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The United States Department of Agriculture is encouraged by 24 Democratic lawmakers in a letter to update standards for commercial dog breeding facilities.
Charlottesville’s annual Grand Illumination and holiday concert Friday night
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The City of Charlottesville and UVA Community Credit Union present Charlottesville’s 25th annual Grand Illumination with holiday concert sponsored by Ting, this Friday, Dec. 2 from 5-8 p.m.
First Fridays of the Valley offers holiday arts experiences on Dec. 2
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Sixteen venues roll out the red carpet Dec. 2 for visual and performing arts experiences during Arts Council of the Valley’s First Fridays of the Valley.
Up and down: Alcohol and caffeine fuel 28% of Virginians’ daily fluid intake
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More than one quarter of Virginians say that caffeine and alcohol make up their daily fluid intake.
Lula Da Silva’s presidential election win in Brazil is a victory for the world
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On October 30th, Brazilians voted in a presidential runoff election that was won by Luiz ‘Lula’ Ignacio Da Silva.
SCC: Be prepared for seasonal hazards like fire, theft, frozen pipes
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Good food, gifts, spirited greetings and gatherings with friends and loved ones – these are just a few of the things that create happy holiday memories. Unfortunately, seasonal hazards can damage the holiday spirit.
