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Improving Brain Health
New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests a novel method doctors may be able to implement to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson’s.
Canine Cleanliness
Establishing good dental habits as a puppy can set them up for dental success.
Changing with the Times
Since its establishment in 1928, the FFA has promoted youth development and has become a nationally recognized standard in agricultural education.
Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans
A full weekend of events honoring Native veterans who have served the nation in the U.S. Armed Forces will be taking place soon, and event organizers encourage those who wish to participate to make their plans now.
A Fungi Fad
Virginia might not be known for its mushrooms, but they’re becoming increasingly popular as more growers and consumers venture into the world of fungi. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, 41 Virginia farms grow mushrooms, accounting for about $761,000 in sales that year.
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
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...
Looking Good, Selling Well
The old warning that there is no second chance to make a first impression is true not only for people, but for homes, too.
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.