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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.

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Drones Over Opie

Drones Over Opie

Mecklenburg County farm uses aerial technology to save time and money  March 2025 by Michelle Greene Dean, The Delmarva Farmer In rural Southside Virginia, it’s rare to see a drone dropping cover crop seed on a field of soybeans, especially when they are already...

Keeping Pets Safe In The Garden

Keeping Pets Safe In The Garden

In addition to using appropriate flea and tick prevention methods such as collars and sprays, make sure your yard isn’t a welcoming environment for these pests. Keep the lawn trimmed and remove brush and detritus, where fleas and ticks often lurk.

Steps Of Faith

Steps Of Faith

Finding the right flooring for your home sale MAY 2022 by Les O'Dell, Contributing Writer Let’s face it. We don’t give our floors much respect. We put them down, walk all over them and treat them dirty. But when it comes time to selling our homes, Mark Novoa says we...

Safe Poultry Practices

Safe Poultry Practices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the virus, known as HPAI, in waterfowl in the Carolinas and Virginia in January, and in a backyard poultry flock in Fauquier County in February. The risk is greater for commercial poultry growers and by mid-February, the state veterinarian’s office had increased biosecurity protocols.

Savvy Farmers Plan Ahead

Savvy Farmers Plan Ahead

Weather, not the calendar, determines winter work on local farms Area farmers start making decisions about cold-weather work way before Old Man Winter blows into town. From left, Lynwood, Bates and Johnny Broaddus on Spring Hill Farms in Caroline County. For...

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