Transfer of Conservation Reserve Program land to next generation of farmers is now easier
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On Jan. 9 the USDA began allowing farmers and ranchers to terminate their Conservation Reserve Program contracts early.
Search Results for wildlife
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Forest landowners retreat to the woods
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Central Virginia landowners can learn more about actively managing their forestlands during the eighth annual Forest Landowners’ Retreat.
Emerald Ash Borer damaging trees across Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley
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Landowners across Northern Virginia and Northwest Virginia are seeing damage to the bark of ash trees.
Farmers fear program loss will be coyotes’, vultures’ gain
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Chuck Shorter has been fighting to keep coyotes from killing his livestock since at least 1973.
Kris Kristofferson, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live! coming to The Paramount
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The Paramount Theater will feature two live on-stage performances this May with Kris Kristofferson and Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live!
Legislators to ‘Meet Virginia Agriculture’ at Farm Bureau Legislative Day
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State legislators will be able to learn more about agriculture in their districts, as well as issues important to Virginia farmers.
Albemarle County acquires two new properties under conservation program
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Albemarle County now boasts 9,284 acres of permanently protected land with its recent acquisition of two new easements: Brigish and Moon.
Virginians can begin ordering tree seedlings Jan. 10
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Virginia’s tree seedling store opens Tuesday, January 10th, at 10 a.m. Orders may be placed online at buyvatrees.com.
New USDA initiative expands conservation tools for farmers
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The USDA has announced a new initiative that expands opportunities for farmers and ranchers to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program.
Budget cuts could have dramatic impact on state’s largest industry
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Conservation, forestry and wildlife control have all taken huge hits in Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s reductions to the state budget.
