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Article Item2026 Plant Sales , article
A list of EMG plant sales across the commonwealth.
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Article ItemBedford County’s recipe for a resilient food system , article
Each year, hunters participating in Bedford County’s Hunters for the Hungry program donate thousands of pounds of venison to help feed those in need. Food insecurity is a top issue for Bedford County, and an analysis of local food pantry inventories revealed that lean, healthy protein is often in shortest supply. High protein venison offers an ideal solution.
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Article ItemFarms to Families project in Montgomery County supports farmers and families in need , article
Through a $125,000 Local Food Purchase Assistance Plus (LFPA+) grant from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Montgomery County is purchasing ground beef and produce from eight local beef producers and two local vegetable producers, with all grant funds going directly to local farmers.
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Article ItemSunflowers , article
The sunflower's botanical name is Helianthus annuus. The genus Helianthus consists of about 150 different species, mostly from Central and North America.
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Article ItemTo tackle hunger, Extension agents have the knowledge and the networks , article
Faith Dickerson, Director of the Culpeper Food Closet, is racing to keep up with the surging demand for food in her community—and she knows where to turn for help: Lenah Nguyen, a Virginia Cooperative Extension family and consumer sciences agent in Culpeper County.
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Article ItemVirtual fencing may offer a cost-effective alternative for Southwest Virginia farms , article
Grazing animals require fencing to remain in designated pastures and prevent them from wandering, but fences are expensive and time-consuming to install and maintain. Farmers with limited mobility face additional challenges, and not all land-use scenarios allow for the installation of fencing.