CO-OP FEATURES
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.
Power Your Life Safely
Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, but if handled improperly, it can pose serious risks.
Applauding Agriculture’s Influence
As the state’s largest private industry, agriculture touches the lives of all Virginians daily with an economic impact of $82.3 billion annually, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The Ag Education Connection
The Cooperative Living community uses farming backgrounds to connect with students who know little about agriculture.
Hero Health Dogs
Three thousand golden retrievers are participating in one of the largest animal health studies ever conducted.
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.
A New Leash On Life
Pound puppies can have a new lease on life, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Services’ Detector Dog program.
How To Market Your House
Staging is the process of making a home’s interior look its absolute best to entice prospective buyers. It used to be the stuff of television’s real estate programs or a trend in major metropolitan areas.
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.