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Franklin County High School's Food for America event introduces younger students to parts of the ag industry.
Seven Gables Farm and Apiary says research and genetics matter before buying goats.
Steven Hall shares successes and setbacks to help others in the giant pumpkin community.
Registration deadline for the 11-week program is Oct. 26.
Most members of the Botetourt County 4-H Dairy Club don't come from farming backgrounds.
Gabi Woodson will compete in several contest at the Virginia State Fair.
Grown Here at Home: Sunflower Festival brings final weekend, big economic impact to Botetourt County
The event has grown from 1,600 visitors in 2016 to up to 20,000 today.
FFA students help organize event featuring livestock, tractors and games.
The Field of Heroes memorial returns to Beaver Dam Farm for second year.
Anyone with an interest in agriculture is invited to attend.
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The teacher set up a hydroponics garden to get students excited about coming to class.
The price of fuel, fertilizer and feed, among other costs, has gone up significantly, and some farmers are finding it hard to keep up.
Courtney Henderson started the program as a way to give back to her community.
The Giving Garden has grown from a small volunteer effort into a significant food donation operation over the past decade.
ER nurse turned farm advocate creates emergency kit for farming families across Virginia.
Franklin County farm sees rebound after years of failed harvests.
The monthly event is Dublin's first farmer's market.
Grown Here at Home: Virginia Cooperative Extension Food Preservation Conference coming to Wytheville
The full-day event features 15 hands-on workshops on canning, fermentation, and more.
One of Yard Bull Meats’ suppliers is Burner’s Beef, a third-generation farm in Luray, Virginia.
The financial pressure is mounting. While farmers can produce their own feed at a cost, buying hay from outside sources is significantly more expensive.
Fifth-grader Effie McCrady earned best overall junior presentation award against six Virginia counties.
When Katie Hammock first created The Farm Emergency Kit, it was to meet a need on her own farm.
Students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School spent eight weeks participating in the Plant the Moon Challenge.
The lack of rain has reduced nectar flow, resulting in low honey production.
Motley’s Strawberry Farm started in 1992 when owner Kevin Motley planted a small strawberry patch after graduating from college.
Grown Here at Home: Benjamin Franklin Middle School students win awards for Plant the Moon Challenge
wenty-seven students from Benjamin Franklin Middle School are heading to Richmond to receive awards for their research in the Plant the Moon Challenge.
Before buying plants or putting them in the ground, gardeners should look up to assess the sunlight.
A beehive uses up to a quart of water a day for survival and other functions.
Owner Kevin Motley and his crew planted 67,000 strawberry plants by hand in September.
Owner Tyler Thomas said they focus on using every part of the animal.
The owner of Yard Bull Meats says knowing farmers and their practices ensures quality meat for customers.
Neil Cox, owner of Country Corner Farms, is preparing to open his greenhouse operation while managing costs that have squeezed his profit margins.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School teams are testing fertilizers, light sources and seed types in an eight-week experiment.
Students across Virginia will learn about all the boots farmers wear during Agriculture Literacy Week, March 23-27.
FFA Tractor Day is scheduled for Friday, March 20. It's one of the biggest events on the chapter’s calendar.
Jennifer Torrence always wanted to teach agriculture.
Dean Pratt has farmed for more than 50 years — and he has the injuries to show for it.
The Farm Stand at Williamson Farms operates daily with an iPad-based checkout system.
As part of our renewed focis on streaming content on WDBJ7+, WDBJ7 has unveiled two new streaming specials.
Jared Frye has developed strategies to keep his cattle comfortable during harsh weather.
The annual event features 4-H groups and FFA chapters with displays, animals, and a talent show.
Five producers traveled across the state on an 800-mile tour to explore different facets of the beef cattle industry.
Laci Fleenor is a third-generation farmer and a graduate of the Ag Tech program at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Cooperative Extension and the YMCA at Virginia Tech worked together to get state funding to invest in Montgomery County’s farmers and families in need.
In Jennifer Hatch’s seventh-grade math class at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Rocky Mount, not every lesson comes from a textbook.
If you took some time to talk to Billy Brown, you’d say he’s living the American dream.
Jennifer Hatch’s seventh-grade math students have worked hard this year caring for their outdoor garden.
Nestled in Bedford with a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains is Gross’ Orchard. It’s a name that’s been around for five generations.
Steven Hall says seeing the hard work payoff is rewarding, but he’s not stopping here. He has three things he wants to check off his bucket list.
You don’t have to be an ag teacher. All you have to do is show how you integrate agriculture into your lesson plans.