A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

CO-OP FEATURES

Agricultural Architecture

Agricultural Architecture

From chic commercial spaces to outdoor gazebos, ambitious designers and innovative farmers are breathing new life into old grain bins.

Battery Breakdown: Do’s and Don’ts of Disposal

Battery Breakdown: Do’s and Don’ts of Disposal

Protect your home and the environment with a few simple steps January-February 2026 by Steph Joven, Contributing Writer Batteries are part of everyday life — from the ones in our television remotes and flashlights to the big ones that power electric vehicles and even...

Preparing Woodstoves for Winter

Preparing Woodstoves for Winter

With their rustic charm and reliable warmth, crackling woodstoves make spaces cozy during winter. But without proper care, woodstoves pose serious fire risks.

Detector Dogs

Detector Dogs

Dogs and their handlers go through an 8-to 10-week training program to learn how to inspect passenger luggage and handbags for agricultural goods.

Give Farmers a Brake

Give Farmers a Brake

Across Virginia, crop harvests begin in late summer and continue into the cooler weeks of fall, requiring use of roadways to move heavy equipment to access different tracts of farmland.

See Spot Swim

See Spot Swim

At Paws to Swim, dogs enjoy the luxury of three indoor, heated swimming pools, two outdoor pools and two fenced-in fields to frolic and play after time in the pool.

Finding Her Thrill on Blueberry Hill

Finding Her Thrill on Blueberry Hill

Mecklenburg County, Va., farm thrives during summer July 2025 by Michelle Greene Dean, The Delmarva Farmer Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative member Candy Rose of Bracey, Va., enjoys growing blueberries and keeping her farm neat and clean, but she says it’s the...

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