CO-OP FEATURES
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.
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...
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.
National Agriculture Week
Past, present and future celebrated on Richardson Farm
Bacon’s Castle Receives Grant
January 2023 The home is the oldest brick dwelling in North America by Preservation Virginia Preservation Virginia’s Bacon’s Castle, built in 1665, is the recipient of a $400,000 Save America’s Treasures challenge grant for its ongoing preservation. Funding through...
Facing Mental Health Issues Head On
It was during busy harvest season when John became increasingly agitated over a seemingly inconsequential personal matter. Negative emotions he’d buried years in the past were triggered unknowingly and came barreling back with frightening intensity.