CO-OP FEATURES
Give Farmers a Brake
Across Virginia, crop harvests begin in late summer and continue into the cooler weeks of fall, requiring use of roadways to move heavy equipment to access different tracts of farmland.
Power Your Life Safely
Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, but if handled improperly, it can pose serious risks.
Applauding Agriculture’s Influence
As the state’s largest private industry, agriculture touches the lives of all Virginians daily with an economic impact of $82.3 billion annually, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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.
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.