CO-OP FEATURES
Giving Due Respect
For the approximately 18 million veterans in the U.S. returning to civilian life can present challenges.
Generating Safety
Many co-op members consider buying backup generators to provide for their family’s needs while waiting for service to resume during outages.
Finding Her Thrill on Blueberry Hill
Mecklenburg County, Va., farm thrives during summer July 2025 by Michelle Greene Dean, The Delmarva Farmer Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative member Candy Rose of Bracey, Va., enjoys growing blueberries and keeping her farm neat and clean, but she says it’s the...
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.
Fall is ATV Time
Precaution is the key to fun and safety October 2024 by Nicole Zema, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation All-terrain vehicles are essential for many farm chores, and many landowners enjoy riding them recreationally. “But they also pose serious hazards to operators,” says...
It’s State Fair of Virginia Time
Annual event draws 200,000 fairgoers each year September 2024 by Alice Kemp, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation “Where Home Grown Happens” is a fitting theme for the State Fair of Virginia, which celebrates the best of what’s grown, made and raised in the Old Dominion....
The Power of Love
America’s best shelter dog makeovers August 2024 story courtesy of Brandpoint Content August is National Dog Month, a time to honor the love and companionship our furry friends bring into our lives. But let’s not overlook the dogs still waiting for their forever...
Keeping Rover Happy
How to support your pet’s health during summer July 2024 story courtesy of Family Features As a pet parent, you know your pet’s needs are continually evolving. That’s true during different stages of growth and even as the seasons change. Part of supporting your pet...