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How grain bin safety training can save lives May 2024 by Nicole Zima, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation In Virginia’s heaviest grain-producing regions, people often tell stories of farmers who have had close calls while working in or around grain bins. Virginia Farm...

Up, Up and Away!

Up, Up and Away!

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Farmers Hit It Out of the Park

Farmers Hit It Out of the Park

May 2024 May brings warmer weather, longer days and increased sun, just what farmers in Virginia and Maryland need to cultivate their crops. The theme of this month’s Cooperative Living is recognizing all those hardworking farmers who put fresh food on our tables. Our...

Roadside Respect

Roadside Respect

Share the road with farmers this spring May 2024 by Alice Kemp, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation As drivers cruise along bucolic roads this spring, it’s important to stay alert and watch out for slow-moving farm equipment. Spring planting season is a busy time for...

A Home Away from Home

A Home Away from Home

Celebrating the resilience of military children May 2024 content courtesy of Statepoint Life in the U.S. Armed Forces can be challenging, especially for the youngest members of the nation’s military community: the 1.6 million children of service members. From constant...

Why Solar is Not Free

Why Solar is Not Free

Costs are associated with capturing the sun May 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: I often hear claims you’ll never pay an electric bill again if you go solar. Is that true? A: The ability to generate renewable energy at home is an amazing thing, and...