CO-OP FEATURES
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.
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.
Staying in Your Lane
Various harvesting activities will require farmers to drive their machinery on public roadways as they work to complete their harvests.
Economic Importance of Agritourism is Growing
Data show about 10 percent of Virginia’s 43,000 farms are engaged in some form of agritourism.
The Fight Against Famine
Founded in 1981 in Staunton, Va., the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is the largest organization of its kind in western and central Virginia.
Pest-Free Pets
According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, 1 in 100 dogs tested positive for heartworm in 2022, and more than 1 in 4 indoor cats were positive for heartworm infection.
‘Your Fair, Your Way’
“2023 is a celebration of the many ways fairgoers enjoy the event,” says Marlene Jolliffe, the fair’s executive director. “We wouldn’t be who we are today without our loyal fairgoers who create traditions and have their own approach to what makes their visit special.”
Ruff Roads
A recent poll found that dogs caused a majority of drivers to be distracted on U.S. roadways.