CO-OP FEATURES
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...
Safeguarding Wildlife
Maintaining reliability while promoting healthy ecosystems April 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer From squirrels traveling the power line highway to birds of prey perching atop utility poles, electric cooperatives in Virginia and Maryland share common causes of...
Finding Fido’s Fancy
Tips for feeding finicky four-legged friends March 2024 Story courtesy of Family Features Similar to humans, dogs can also experience digestive discomfort, picky palates and sensitive stomachs, and it can be hard for pet parents to anticipate their pets’ changing...
Making Their Day
U.S. military service members are ready to be called upon at any time to protect the country, and you may have wondered how to express gratitude for their sacrifices.
It’s BBQ Season
Barbecue season is in full swing and you may be wondering how to balance your love for pulled pork and spareribs with your concern for the environment. The good news? Science is delivering new, game-changing solutions to tackle the environmental footprint of the beef and livestock industries.
Land Labs Convert Classrooms Into Farms
On a typical day at Virginia’s school land labs, students are busy weighing pigs, growing vegetables, fixing fences and installing irrigation systems.
Springtime On The Farm
As the weather warms, spring produce ripens and people venture out to pick strawberries or visit farmers’ markets to buy locally grown herbs, spinach, asparagus and more.
Barking Up The Right Tree
If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be. Consider these hazards that can negatively impact the well-being of your furry friends.
Something For Everyone
At the annual Virginia Farm Festival, you can marvel over a fluffy alpaca; delight in an antique tractor show; and learn how garden crops grow.