CO-OP FEATURES
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...
A Blue Ribbon Event
Each year, hundreds of bakers, gardeners, cooks and crafters from across the commonwealth enter the arts, horticulture and culinary competitions at the State Fair of Virginia.
Easy, Fun and Good for the Environment
Recycling is a year-round commitment to a healthier planet.
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...
Taking a Challenge by the Horns
Maryland woman educates as Ms. Agvocate USA July 2024 by Sean Clougherty, Delmarva Farmer Growing up on a farm in a predominantly suburban part of Anne Arundel County, Md., Lindsey Jacobs often got many questions from the public when showing her Hereford beef cattle....
How’s the Beef?
Virginia Beef Quality Assurance program inspires confidence June 2024 by Nicole Zema, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation As beef demand continues to grow, cattle farmers want consumers to expect quality and confidence in product safety, humane practices and...
The All-Electric Home
Geothermal energy is gaining ground May 2024 by Will Lange, Contributing Columnist Have you heard the new catchphrase “electrification”? While you may not have heard about it outside of the transportation industry, electrification is a rising megatrend across the...