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Fall is ATV Time

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...

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Facing Mental Health Issues Head On

Facing Mental Health Issues Head On

It was during busy harvest season when John became increasingly agitated over a seemingly inconsequential personal matter. Negative emotions he’d buried years in the past were triggered unknowingly and came barreling back with frightening intensity.

Farmers For Prosperity

Farmers For Prosperity

Every night, more than 800 million people go to bed hungry, with the number of severely food-insecure people more than doubling from 135 million before COVID-19 to 345 million today, according to the World Food Program.

The Ag Education Connection

The Ag Education Connection

The Cooperative Living community uses farming backgrounds to connect with students who know little about agriculture.

State Fair of Virginia Rides Again

State Fair of Virginia Rides Again

Celebrating the culmination of Virginia’s agricultural growing season and focusing on family fun, the State Fair of Virginia is returning with more attractions than ever.

Investment In Agriculture R&D Is Lagging

Investment In Agriculture R&D Is Lagging

Government backing for research and development in farm life has dropped dramatically at a time when other nations have maintained or increased their agricultural R&D interests, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.