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USA Today honors Virginia’s Sinkland Farms
October 2024 by Jane W. Graham RIVER, Va. — A joyous atmosphere surrounds Sinkland Farms here after national recognition as one of the best pumpkin patches in the country. “Sinkland Farms has won 3rd Best Pumpkin Patch in the nation and 6th Best Corn Maze in the...
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Eastern Hophornbeam
A tree for all seasons October 2024 by Steve Carroll, Contributing Columnist Despite having four-season interest, Eastern hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana)...
Carve Out Some Time for These Pumpkin Recipes
Soft Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies recipe courtesy of Sophia Jennings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar, divided ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1...
The Channels Challenge
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Tow Trucks, the Bee Gees and Gas Station Hot Dogs
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.
Preparing for a Bright Future
Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a smart grid engineer, but you’ll want to know that some brilliant people are currently serving in those...
Up and At It
Making school mornings more manageable October 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Getting a family up and out the door before the school bell rings is no small task. Sometimes, it can even seem impossible, especially when encountering unexpected events like a...
Keep Your Money Grounded
Finding hidden energy savings in your attic October 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: Do you have any tips on finding hidden energy savings in my home? A: I’ve been in a lot of homes. One common hiding spot for energy savings is the attic. It is also...
Going After Diabetes in a New Way
New ‘precision medicine’ could improve care globally October 2024 Story courtesy of UVA Health A University of Virginia School of Medicine expert and his colleagues say there is a tremendous opportunity for “precision medicine” to transform diabetes care worldwide....
Vanquish Vacation Weight
Some simple steps to shed the surplus October 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist Returning from vacation with a few extra pounds is common and nothing to get too obsessive about. After all, you enjoyed your time away. There’s no need to ruin the...
Fall is ATV Time
Precaution is the key to fun and safety October 2024 by Nicole Zema, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation All-terrain vehicles are essential for many farm chores, and many landowners enjoy riding them recreationally. “But they also pose serious hazards to operators,” says...
A Unique Approach to Business and Pumpkins
October 2024 October is National Cooperative Month and we get to recognize the many contributions that cooperatives make all around the country. Along with the electric cooperatives we represent, there are over 30,000 businesses that use the cooperative business...
Small Communities, Big Opportunities
Small-town man making a big impact in his community October 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Brandon White has helped prevent hundreds of hours of power outages with his bird’s-eye view of the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative system. A drone hobbyist for...
Small Communities, Big Opportunities
Small-town man making a big impact in his community October 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Brandon White has helped prevent hundreds of hours of power outages with his bird’s-eye view of the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative system. A drone hobbyist for...