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climate change

State/U.S. News

Legislation would encourage research, monitoring of soil carbon sequestration

Rebecca Barnabi

November 7, 2023

stink bug closeup

Virginia Tech expert offers tips for keeping stink bugs out in the cold

November 2, 2023

handful of strawberries

USDA awards $550K to seven Virginia agricultural projects for specialty crop production

Rebecca Barnabi

October 31, 2023

free range chickens in open meadow

First farm animal welfare rules set for ‘organic’ labels; mostly applauded by animal groups

October 29, 2023

organic farming

Virginia organic growers, processors may receive 75% reimbursement for certification

Rebecca Barnabi

October 23, 2023

apples

State/U.S. News

Virginia apple picking season isn’t over yet; sales likely through early November

October 20, 2023

pumpkin carving

Virginia horticulturist offers tips to preserve pumpkins as temperatures get colder

October 17, 2023

pumpkin growing on vine

The big one: Virginia farmer sets world record for heavy butternut squash

October 7, 2023

farmer and son eating watermelon in corn field

Local News, Politics, State/U.S. News

Permanent farm use placards available now; enforcement to begin July 1

October 5, 2023

vegetable stand at farmers market

Healthy bites: Virginians encouraged to participate in Farm to School Week

Rebecca Barnabi

October 2, 2023