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Improving Brain Health

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.

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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.

How Farmhouses Went Modern

How Farmhouses Went Modern

Design trends for rural homes April 2025 by Jim Winnerman, Contributing Writer You might be familiar with interior decorating styles known as mid-century modern, contemporary or, simply, modern. Less familiar to you may be a design approach known as modern farmhouse....

Changing with the Times

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.

It’s a Wash

It’s a Wash

Grooming advice to keep your dog clean and healthy March 2025 story courtesy of Family Features Regular grooming can keep your dog looking and smelling his or her best, but it’s also important for maintaining health. If you choose to groom at home rather than opting...

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...

Century Forests

Century Forests

Celebrating Virginia’s forestry heritage January-February 2025 by Alice Kemp, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Tucked among Virginia’s 16 million acres of forestland are rich stories of stewardship and family dedication to the land. “The Virginia Century Forest Program...

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