CO-OP FEATURES
Connected Communities
Despite modern developments that help individuals live with minimal human engagement, the need to connect with others remains.
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
USO Strong
Supporting the military’s weather relief efforts January-February 2025 story courtesy of StatePoint As local communities throughout the southeast region of the U.S. coped with the damage caused by recent hurricanes, National Guard, Coast Guard and additional...
Storm Warriors
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, made landfall near Perry, Fla. Its 140 mph winds and resulting storm surges caused power outages, flooding, property destruction and loss of life as it made its way through Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and into Southwest Virginia.